KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM STILL IN POOR REPAIR. MANAGER HAS A WORK ORDER INDICATING THAT THE PART(MASTER CONTROL VALVE) REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER HAS BEEN ORDERED AND WILL ARRIVE ON 3-3-17 AND INSTALLED 3-4-17). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THER LARGE OIL STORAGE TANKS IN PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND(HOLE IN WALL COVE IN SAME ), IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF THE DOOR. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH AND BOXES THAT WERE NOT BROKEN DOWN FOUND ABOVE THE RIM WITH THE LIDS OPEN IN BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE OUTSIDE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST PROPERLY DISCARD TRASH AND KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE MASSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYERS, OVENS, AND PREP TABLES, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN THE CHICKEN PREP AND COOKING AREA). CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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: : FOUND LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER AND FLOUR ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MUST KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AND CLEAN AS POOSIBLE. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FOUND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER SECTIONS THE FOOD PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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: CLEAN PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR ALL WALLS WITH HOLES AND OPENINGS.CLEAN ALL WALLS WHERE MASSIVE DIRT, AND STAINS ARE PRESENT.

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 (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOPP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN PAN ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROPERLY STORE THIS UTENSIL COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOPP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN PAN ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. PROPERLY STORE THIS UTENSIL COVERED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.