ELI'S CHEESECAKE WORLD 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: Found front entrance/exit(employee's door)not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, and 1/4 inch gap on middle of door.Citation issued 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Found/observed dish machine in utensil area not working properly, observed employee filling dish machine with a hose,(per employee dish machine not working properly), also observed door of dish machine not able to close properly, in order to operate the above dish machine, dish machine tagged at this time of inspection. Mgmt was advised to use dish machine in production area until dish machine is repaired and tag removed. Citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Conveyor belts that had peeling paint/vinyl, broken in production areas, packaging areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Cabinet drawer in caf�' area in state of disrepair, had exposed/crumbling raw wood, shall be replaced. Large mixers in production areas that had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.

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: Non food contact surfaces of cabinet drawers in front prep area in customer cafe, need detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), in rear of production areas.

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 in walk in freezer had exposed concrete(3 small sections), shall be repaired/sealed, floors not clean, had excess grease/dirt buil up, need detailed cleaning. gap on floor in rear of walk in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed. Floors in rear storage/production areas under shelving/racks need cleaning(detailed).

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: Peeling paint on doorway of pan washroom that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing molding in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear of cafe shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained/missing ceiling tiles in locker room, test kitchen, mop sink area shall be provided.

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: Peeling paint on doorway of pan washroom that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint, missing molding in women's bathroom shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear of cafe shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained/missing ceiling tiles in locker room, test kitchen, mop sink area shall be provided.

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.