IHOP # 1202 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING BEHIND DISH MACHINE. REMOVE, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RIPPED SEATING IN REAR BOOTH NEAR WASHROOMS. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON TOP OF OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE. REMOVE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PEELING CHIPPING PAINT OF RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL RACKS MUST BE REPAINTED AND SURFACES MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FAN COVERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OVEN BELOW MICROWAVE UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN RACKS IN DETAIL.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN REAR CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR WASHROOMS MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TILE WALL COVING IN DISREPAIR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. REPAIR TILE COVING AND MAINTAIN

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED END CAPS ON LIGHTS NEEDED ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN END CAPS. IF END CAPS CAN NOT FIT, LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT LIGHTS. MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED END CAPS ON LIGHTS NEEDED ON LIGHTS ABOVE DISH AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN END CAPS. IF END CAPS CAN NOT FIT, LIGHT SHEILDS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT LIGHTS. MAINTAIN

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.