GATEWAY FOUNDATION RESIDENTIAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON ROLLING CARTS GRATES IN DRY STORAGE, BEHIND ICE MACHINE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND ALL VENDING MACHINES, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN PREP, AND UPRIGHT COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH BEARD AND NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTER ON SURFACES OF MENU HOLDER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR POP SYRUPS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LIDS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REAPIRED TIGHT FITTED LIDS MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH STICKY SUBSTANCES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH STICKY SUBSTANCES AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.