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: OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL FRUIT FLIES MUST BE ELIMINATED. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1982852 NOT CORRECTED DATED 2/8/17 VIOLATION # 35 : CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN SERVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAITNAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED TILED FLOOR IN DISH AREA/ PREP AREA WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT BETWEEN TILES.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED TILED FLOOR IN DISH AREA/ PREP AREA WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT BETWEEN TILES.

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.