MABE'S DELI INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTER. APPROX 15 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN DRY STOREAGE AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS ALONG THE WALL WHERE THE PLYWOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND OBTAIN SERVICE REPORT BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION- CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ALONG THE DOOR CLOSING AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK A FAUCET OF THE ULILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK A FAUCET OF THE ULILITY SINK IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. 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.