DICOLA SEAFOOD 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BREADING SPILLS ON BOTTOM SHELF, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST ELECTRICAL BOX AND 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL BOX ALONG NORTH WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT-PROOFED: NORTH REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR, SOUTH SIDE DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS, FRYER CABINETS, EXPOSED SINK, AND FREEZER IN FRY PREP AREA, PALLETS AND SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA (SPILLS).

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING NEED REPAIR ABOVE STOVE AND IN DISHWASHING AREAS (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE STOCK 6" AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL IN ALL 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE STANDING WATER.

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.