DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIM DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEASONINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

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: THE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED/SEALED TO PREVENT ANY INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE PRESENT INSIDE STAND-UP FREEZER NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE IN STAND-UP FREEZER.

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: THE WASTE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST 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: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: LIGHT SHIELDING NOT PROVIDED IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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: LIGHT SHIELDING NOT PROVIDED IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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.