Mama Luna on Addison LLC 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: SIDE AND EXIT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE DOOR WITH I/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1633096 DATED 3/14/16. #33- COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN. #38- FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK (CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). HOT HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK (CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). HOT HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.