KITSCH'N ON ROSCOE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN THE MENU AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI FRONT REFRIGERTOR. PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING COOLERS ON THE PREMISES.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUID UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH DEBRIS. WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN.

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: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RUN AT THE ATTATCHED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED A SEWAGE LIKE SMELL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE IS PROPERLY CONVEYED TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM ON THE PREMISE. PROVIDE A COVERED RECERTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR TO BE CLUTTERED WITH UNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS - BOXES. MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

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.