HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS. ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL AT FIRST FLOOR AND OVER 30 MICE DROPPING INSIDE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AND TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE/WASTE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, MANY FLIES ON DUMPSTER, A LEAKING DUMPSTER AND WASTE MUSKY WATER THRU-OUT THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND DUMPSTERS, ALSO TO REPLACE BROKEN DUMPSTER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, EMPLOYEES WASHROOM TOILET BOWL AND HAND SINK.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREMISES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, PALLETS, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREMISES.

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.