DIVISION/LASALLE APARTMENTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE GE REFRIGERATOR HAS AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.5F. UNIT USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN UNIT BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

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. THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OUTER ENTRANCES MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED INFOMATION INSIDE OF THE LOG BOOK (STATE LICENSE, MAP OF RODENT TRAP/BAIT STATIONS, MSDS SHEETS, ETC) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING THE TOPS OF THE OUTSIDE CONTAINERS AND GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE GARBAGE AREA. THE GARBAGE WAS PICKED UP AROUND 11:45AM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/11/10 WAS NOT POSTED. PREMISES HAD REPORT SUMMARY FROM 11/25/09 POSTED IN THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE GE UNIT.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE GE UNIT.

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.