I.H.O.P. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT LINE FOR WAITER STATION NOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE 66.0F. THIS IS WHERE ORANGE JUICE AND WHIP CREAM ARE STORED. TAGGED THE COOLER "HELD FOR INSPECTION"MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE ORANGE JUICE AND WHIP CREAM DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS BEHIND THE ICE MAKER APPROXIMATELY 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ANTS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.ALSO FOUND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT CORNER AND LEFT BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET BROKEN NOT MAINTAIN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR. CARDBOARD IN KITCHEN SHELVINGS. STORAGE BOXES CARDBOARDS AREA CAN NOT BE STORED AS A FOOD LINER. MUST REMOVE 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: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT AREA IN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING LIGHT IN THE FRONT KITCHEN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFERIGATION. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT 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: FLOOR THRU- OUT THE PREMISES 2ND FLOOR, DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND, REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE,WATER HEATER AREA,THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT MAINTAIN,NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, NOT EASY TO CLEAN OR MAINTAIN.OPEN HOLES WITH BIG DENTS. INST NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR FLOORS ARE WORN OUT THE GROUT IS VERY BAD,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GROUT.

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: FLOOR THRU- OUT THE PREMISES 2ND FLOOR, DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND, REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE,WATER HEATER AREA,THE WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT MAINTAIN,NEEDS TO BE REPLACE, NOT EASY TO CLEAN OR MAINTAIN.OPEN HOLES WITH BIG DENTS. INST NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR FLOORS ARE WORN OUT THE GROUT IS VERY BAD,NOT ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE GROUT.

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.