DIM DIM FOOD INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. FOUND AN OPENING AT THE SIDE OF THAT SAME DOOR UNDER THE WINDOW THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED. ALSO AN OPENING IN THE CONCRETE BY THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEFORE THE SCREEN DOOR THAT NEEEDS TO BE SEALED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, WOK STATION AND STEAMERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT BAKERY AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN BASMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING AND CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISHMACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN TWO AREAS OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.