GSB 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: FOUND OVER 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING AT FRONT OF PREP AREAS, ON CONTAINERS AT SALAD BARS, WALLS AND CEILING AT PREP AREAS, ON CARDBOARD BOXES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, DISH MACHINE, TRASH CANS, ATTACHMENTS AT LIGHT FIXTURES AT FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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: REPAIR INTERIOR SIDE OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT NEWLY INSTALLED HOT HOLDING AREA (NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME). REPAIR INTERIOR OF UNDER COUNTER COOLERS AT MAIN 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 FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF CABINETS, SHELVES/RACKS AT REAR KITCHEN, AROUND COFFEE STATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, CAPPUCCINO UNIT. CLEAN RACKS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN PREP AREA WALLS, REMOVE STAINS FROM CEILING PANELS, REPAIR UPPER WALLS IN POOR REPAIR IN MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS RIGHT SIDE IN MENS STAFF TOILET ROOM.

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.