COUSINZ ENTERPRISE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ASTRERIK ON THE ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS ALL EGG ITEMS ON THE BREAKFAST MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS ONLY RANGING BETWEEN 117F-127.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE OVEN AND IN BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND OVEN. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON A WOODEN LEDGE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AROUND THE PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AROUND THE PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.