D AND D FRESH FOOD LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE PEST ACTIVITY AND INSECTS. APPROX 20-30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR OFFICE, IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK ON THE WALLS, TABLE AND THE HOT UNIT IN THE REAR THAT HELD THE RICE. APPROX 10-15 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR NEXT TO THE SHELVING UNIT. ANOTHER 10 IN THE HOT HEATER UNIT ROOM ON TOP OF THE UNIT AND ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT AND SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF 10/05/2021 CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVEDS THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE AND UNDER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A BROKEN GASKET SEAL ON THE OPENING OF THE RIGHT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY VERY DIRTY AND WITH BURN DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT (SHELVING,REFRIGERATORS) WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLD UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OF ALL UNITS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, STAINS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FROM FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA TO THE BACK OF THE FACILITY.

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: OBSERVED WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING OR DAMAGED LEAVING MORE THAN AN INCH GAP UNDER WALL EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND SURFACES AROUND HOOD UNIT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED AND SURFACES AROUND HOOD UNIT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.