KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE REMOVED ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS, MACARONI, CHEESE, JAMBOLAYE, RICE, ETC. FROM THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PUT IT DIRECTED INTO THE WARMING UNIT WITHOUT REHEATING THE FOOD ITEMS UP TO 165F PER CODE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER METHODS OF RAPIDLY REHEATING TCS PREPARED FOODS TO 165F OR ABOVE AND MAINTAINING AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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 & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION ISIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (COOKING STOVE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND WALK-IN COOLER), ALL ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY DIRT, GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, AND GRIME.

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: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AND VENTS THROUGH OUT PREMISE INCLUDING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.