IMMM Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED A SLAB OF MEAT AT THE PREP TABLE THAWING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. (FOOD ITEM STILL FROZEN).

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT NOZZLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER AND BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE HEATING UNIT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE ROOM BY THE FRONT AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE UTILITY SINK CLOSET, UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE HEATING UNIT AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE ROOM BY THE FRONT AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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.