LOS DOS HERMANOS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT OR LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FRONT DOOR TIGHT AND RODENT PROOF IT AND PROVIDE RECIEPT AND LOG BOOK.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. UPON INSPECTION FOUND MEN'S TOILET ROOM OUT OF ORDED. PREMISES IS A TAVERN THAT REQUIRES MEN'S AND WOMEN'S FACILITIES. WORK IS BEING DONE IN THE MEN'S ROOM. MUST HAVE BOTH TOILET ROOMS WORKING WHEN THE TAVERN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE BAR AREA, CABINETS, COUNTER,SHELVES AND SINKS.

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: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS THEY ARE UNSAFE. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS THEY ARE UNSAFE. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.

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.