I.H.O.P. 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: 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. FOUND 11 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR DINING AREA ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE,DETAIL CLEAN REAR DINING AREA,REMOVE SYRUP CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT SHELVES AND DETAIL CLEAN,TINY HOLES IN THE CEILING TILES OF THE REAR DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED; FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY SEALED,NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE CORNER,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-14-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION

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: INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; HANDSINK IN THE DISH AREA NEEDS RECAULKING AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: SHELVES IN FRONT AND CASHIER AREA MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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 UNDER DISH AREA,UNDER SHELVES,UNDER COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,REAR DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE 2ND FLR STORAGE AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;TINY HOLES IN THE REAR DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE 2ND FLR STORAGE AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;TINY HOLES IN THE REAR DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED

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.