DIM DIM FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF GREASE BUILD UP AT LID AND AROUND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND MANY FOOD SPILLS TO THE LID AND SIDES ATTRACTING MANY FLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT CONTAINER AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GREASE/GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND MULTI USE UTENSILS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AFTER USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. AND STORED IN A SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA. BOARD WORN AND VERY DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL PREP SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP.

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: FLOORS UNDER WOKS, FRYERS AND STEAMERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. PALLET MUST BE LIFTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.