GIL-TIKIE LOUNGE 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: FLIES OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 IN THE FRONT AREA BY MAIN ENTRANCE ON TABLES AND IN WINDOWS, 5 IN REAR BY DART GAME. NORTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS I INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT, REAR EXIT DOORS ALSO FOUND WITH 1/2 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH THEM. MUST REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL AND REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, CABINETS, SHELVES, AND SINKS BEHIND ALL BARS, AND INTERIOR OF ICE 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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BY EAST REAR 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS.

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: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS.

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.