GOLDEN APPLE RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON TWO DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN PREP LINE TO BE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED WITHIN THE COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF BELOW THE MICROWAVE TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELF AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID FOR TRASH IN UNISEX BATHROOM. PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE SHELVES AND BELOW THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES TO BE SOILED WITH STANDING WATER AND FOOD SCRAPS SUCH AS BREADS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BELOW THE STANDING SHELVES TO BE FULL OF TRASH, LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS, AND VARIOUS PIECES OF PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE TRASH.

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 A SOILED MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL MOPS TO ALLOW FOR AIR DRYING IN BETWEEN USE.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON VARIOUS SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON VARIOUS SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN SAID AREAS.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.