LITTTLE BRANCH CAFE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BALCK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. ICE IS NOT PROPTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USAGE. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BALCK SUBSTANCE BUIL UP.ICE IS NOT PROTECTED DUTING STORAGE.INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USAGE. ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN TAGGED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WHICH IS SHARED WITH CONDO BLDG WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WHICH IS SHARED WITH CONDO BLDG WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE SAMPLE SPOONS FOR GELATO WITH THE HANDLES UP TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION UNTIL USED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A SLAPASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING STRIPS FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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 AN ADDITONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A SLAPASH GUARD AT THE REAR EXPOSED SINK NEXT TO THE PREP SINK. MUST REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING STRIPS FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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.