JACKALOPE COFFEE & TEA HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTTERED ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA, 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S WASH ROOM, 10 LIVE FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE LID OVER THE ICE BIN OPEN UNDERNEATH THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP CLOSE TO PREVENT COFFEE GRINDS FROM FALLING IN ICE.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BACKS OF THE REACH IN COOLERS(MOTOR/VENTING AREA) VERY DUSTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER AND ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE TOILET ROOMS WITH TRASH RECEPTACLES WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.