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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK FOR COLLECTING AND DUMPING DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST INSTALL SERVICE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NECESSARY BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SCRAPE SINK LEADING TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ADJACENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO CATCHBASIN. All sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to a catch-basin or be equipped with an approved grease trap in accordance with LAW.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE ROOMS LEADING TO REAR EXIT WITH ITEMS STORED ON MILK CRATES. ALL MILK CRATES NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES UP OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO CLEAN AND MONITOR FOR PESTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR REAR REAR EXIT NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BROKEN MISSING FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN CEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLOSE ALL HOLES AND ALL FLOOR / WALL JUNCTURES NEED TO BE COVED AND ENCLOSED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.---ALSO OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND WALL TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.