KMART #3594 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: LIVE FRUIT FLY (OVER 15) ACTIVITY NOTED ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. FRONT DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX, 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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 FROM 5/13/14 NOT CORRECTED, REPORT 1459699: 33 OBSERVED SODA AND SLUSHY DRAINS UNSANITARY WITH HEAVY BUILDUP OF DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SODA AND SLUSHY DRAINS TO DETER ANY BREEDING GROUND FOR FRUIT FLIES AND OTHER INSECTS. 33 OBSERVED VARIOUS SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED. 34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, COOLERS SODA DISPENSERS AND SYRUP. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS. 34 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. 34 OBSERVED FLOORS IN DISREPAIR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN AND AROUND HOT WATER AREA AND AT SODA DISPENSER AREA. REPAIR ALL FLOORS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLES UNCLEAN. CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. 08/13/2014 38 OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FAUCET. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND BASE OF SODA DISPENSER. REMOVE/REPAIR SAME.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK (LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND MIXER). ALSO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK. AIR GAPS WRAPPED WITH SCREEN AND PLASTIC AND PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK (LOCATED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND MIXER). ALSO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SINK. AIR GAPS WRAPPED WITH SCREEN AND PLASTIC AND PREP SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR GAP.

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.