MCCB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. FOUND A O PPM READING AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COMPANY SERVICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REINSPECTED. INSTRUCTED TO MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR OUTER EXIT SCREEN DOOR TO THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND RAT DROPPINGS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE RESTAURANT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL SINKS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT ABOVE THE DISH WASHER.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.