GREEN TOMATO CAFE 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: OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE SEATING AREA PERIMETER AND UNDER THE COOLERS. TWO RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND, ONE UNDER THE FRONT ENTRANCE WAY SEATING AREA AND ONE IN THE RESTAURANT REAR SEATING AREA NEXT TO THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, SEAL UP ANY POSSIBLE RODENT OPENINGS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KITCHEN UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE ARE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, KEEP THE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH A WIPING CLOTH INSIDE AND WIPE SURFACES AND UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND LET THEM AIR DRY.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KITCHEN UTENSILS ON THE COOKS LINE ARE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, KEEP THE SANITIZER CONTAINER WITH A WIPING CLOTH INSIDE AND WIPE SURFACES AND UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE AND LET THEM AIR DRY.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.