ENGLEWOOD SATELLITE SENIOR CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS IN WASHROOMS, IN JANITOR'S CLOSET, IN FOOD PREP AREA(KITCHEN), AND IN STORE ROOMS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS), REPAIR THE BOTTOMS AND LOWER CENTER AREAS OF ALL EXIT DOORS, MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: KITCHEN ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WAS UNABLE TO PRESENT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(XEROX COPY POSTED IN KITCHEN). MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN UP WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR( NO ONE ON PREMISES SURE WHETHER IT IS TOXIC OR SAFE TO USE). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST CLEAN UP WHITE POWDERY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR( NO ONE ON PREMISES SURE WHETHER IT IS TOXIC OR SAFE TO USE).

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/SEAL LOOSE SECTION OF COUNTER BY RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM(S).

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: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/SEAL LOOSE SECTION OF COUNTER BY RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOM(S).

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.