LE COLONIAL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT BARS, PREP/DISH AREA ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES AND 4TH FLOOR DRY STORAGE SPACE THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTRIOL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PROPERLY MEASURE UTENSTIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN BAR WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SURFACES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID AREA.

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: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE/LIQUOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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 EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN 4TH FLOOR STORAGE/LIQUOR SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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.