ICE CHATHAM THEATERS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SORAGE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WHERE ICE DISPENSED WITH PINK, BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SAME. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS (APPROX 50) NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALLBASE IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. ALSO FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, GAPS AT BOTTOM AND INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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: LOOSE DOORS ON HOT DOGS STEAMER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE ICE.

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: INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, COOLERS, TONGS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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: DETAIL FLOORS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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: DETAIL FLOORS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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.