DE ARCOS PIZZA & RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND RECOMMENDED HAVING SMITHEREEN SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND GRILL IN PREP AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL). OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA; REATTACH COVING ALONG WALL BASE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL). OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA; REATTACH COVING ALONG WALL BASE.

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.