HOOTERS OF WELLS ST., INC. 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: (7-38-020) NOTED ABOUT 3O-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING ABOVE THE 2-COMP. SINK; 14-ON A PIECE OF WOOD TO THE RIGHT OF THIS SAME SINK (AT THE REAR OF BASEMENT); 5-ON THE WALLS BY THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT (ACROSS THE DISHROOM AREA). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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: FLOORS & STAIRS TO THE 3RD FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY & BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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: FLOORS & STAIRS TO THE 3RD FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY & BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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.