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FRANCES' REST & DELI INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FRANCES' REST & DELI INC (AKA: FRANCES' REST & BRUNCHERY) 2552-2554 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
February 4, 2014 Canvass License #17961
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR PART OF THE STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER,INSIDE MICROWAVE, AND 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AND UNDERNEATH HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MAT IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE,CONDUIT IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE WATER HEATER AND AROUND THE POST ATTACHED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,FILTER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE,CONDUIT IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR AREA BY THE WATER HEATER AND AROUND THE POST ATTACHED TO THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,FILTER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN. CEILING WITH PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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