IDOF FRESH MEDITERRANEAN 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MIDDLE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, ON SHELVING, UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE THE WALL WITH MISSING BASEBOARD AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED WITH TODAYS DATE AND NOTED NO PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CO. TREAT SPECIFICALLY FOR SMALL FLIES AND INDICATE ON THE SERVICE REPORT FLY TREATMENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM BEHIND GREASE TRAP. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD AND CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-5-16 #1770225 NOT CORRECTED.#35- MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.

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.