MAXWELL STREET DEPOT INC. 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: FOUND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILINGS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA, ALSO, 30 SMALL FLIES AROUND ONION STORAGE AREA AT REAR, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT CORNERS AND WALL BASE AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCREENS FOR OPEN WINDOWS AT FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY AND REPAIR REAR SIDE SCREEN DOOR AT RIGHT UPPER CORNER AND BOTTOM LEFT OF SAID DOOR (1/4TH INCH GAP NOTED). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN BAIT, GREEN POISON PELLETS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND AROUND EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE BAIT. IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT CLEAN NOR MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. FOUND GREASE DRIPPING FROM RIM OF LID, GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF LID, AND GREASE ON SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH GREASE SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE SPILLS AND BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MEAT SLICER, MEAT SAW, AND PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN ATTACHED PIPING AT CEILING IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ABOVE ONION STORAGE AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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: PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REROUTE DRAIN LINE FROM WALK IN COOLER FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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.