LA CASA DE SAMUEL REST. 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS INSIDE OF OLD UNUSED OVEN,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN OVEN,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE & DVR,FURNANCE ROOM,LEDGE LEADING INTO BASEMENT,CHEST FREEZER,ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,IN BETWEEN TABLES,LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES,ON FLOOR UNDER BAR HAND SINK.ALSO,EVIDENCE OF A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/27/18.(SERIOUS 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ABOVE BAR.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

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 EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM OVEN,STOVE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MICROWAVE,STORAGE SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,BAR COOLER SHELVES.

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: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

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: MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: MUST PROVIDE DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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.