KITSCH'N ON ROSCOE 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: FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR WITH OVER 1 INCH OF A GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098322 DATED 5/16/12. #36-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP AREA. #38-3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR SAME SINK.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE. MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

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: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE SCREEN INSIDE THE STEREO CABINET.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS LID AND EXTERIOR PART AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE SCREEN INSIDE THE STEREO CABINET.

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.