ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANT, INC. 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, SEVERAL OPENINIGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES NOTED, ALSO FOUND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER DISHMACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR, SEVERAL CRACKS AND CREVICES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN'S WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL AND PATCH ALL HOLES AND CRACKS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL SHEVES IN BSMT KITCHEN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

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: BASEMENT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACK THRU OUT RESTAURANT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACK THRU OUT RESTAURANT.

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.