D&D EXPRESS RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN SHRIMP IN A BOWL IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, MICROWAVE OR IN COOLER. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SMALL/LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 2O IN THE FRYERS, 40 BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 20 AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, 20 UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS, AND 40 AROUND THE FREEZERS/COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY STRIP HANGING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONFINE STRIPS FROM PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS. MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH RODENT DROPPINGS, GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT, FLOUR, STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: STAFF TOILET ROOM SINK AND TOILET INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES NEED EXTREME DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET/SINK.

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: FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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: FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK IN COOLER, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND IN THE CORNERS WITH DIRT, GREASE, FOOD, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

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.