EPPLES RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2081896 9/12/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE,IN CRACKS AND CREVICES OF LOWER MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL BEHIND COUNTER AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON UPPER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER ICE MACHINE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/17.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES,COUNTER TOPS,POTATOE PEELER,CAN OPENER,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,COUNTER TOPS,DELIME DISH MACHINE.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,DISH MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR & FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE UNDER GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS ,WALL BASES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA UNDER SERVICE COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN MOLD FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND CRACKS IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR LEAKY BOOSTER AT DISH MACHINE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SMALL GLASS COOLER.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK BASIN .MUST ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSE FROM MOP SINK BASIN .MUST ORGANIZE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.