ICAFE ON IRVING PARK, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR DRY STORAGE AREA DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROTECTED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN TABLEWARE (PLATES) IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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 GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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.