DELMONICO 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: FOUND 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY.VIOLATION #7-38-020 CITATION #70228-12 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN ORDER TO MONITOR FIFO PROCESS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI USE PANS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACED ALL BADLY DAMAGED INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVERING ABOVE STEAM TABLE TO PROTECT FOOD STORED ON THE STEAM TABLE FROM DUST/CONTAMINATION.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ALL SHELVES/PREP TABLES.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, BLADE COVERINGS FOR MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE AND GRAIN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL PREP AND STORAGE TABLES, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. MUST KEEP ALL FLOORS DRY IN PREP AREA AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.

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: BROKEN WALL TILES AND MISSING GROUT FOR FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR KITCHEN'S CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MINOR LEAK UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMP. SINK THAT ALLOWS UTENSIL TO FRAIN BACK INTO SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP.SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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.