GREAT BUFFET 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN CENTER AND LEFT SIDE CORNER LEAVING AN OPENING IN BOTH AREAS OF 1/4 AN INCH; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ICE DISPENSR CHUTE AT SODA MACHINES IN DINING AREA. CLEAN INSIDE ALL CABINETS UNDER HOT BUFFET LINES. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN.

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: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS, CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

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.