MIMI'S CHICKENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS, CHICKEN LEGS, WINGS, THIGHS AND GIZZARDS AS WELL AS GROUND BEEF WITH TEMPERATURES ABOVE THE REQUIRED TEMPEREATURE READING BETWEEN 48.9 AND 63.1 DEGREES. ITEMS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES OR LOWER. TCS FOODS(CHICKEN AND BEEF) READING BETWEEN 48-63 DEGREES. SERVICE MAN CONTACTED CORRECTED ON SITE. HOLDING AT 38 DEGREES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FRIES THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND THAW PROPERLY (ITEMS STILL FROZEN)

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (30 DEGREES) WHEN UNIT WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY HOLDING FOODS ABOVE 41 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROX 15-20 DROPPINGS BEHIND SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY. APPROX 12-20 DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR OF FACILITY HOLDING THE DRY STORAGE. APPRX 25-30 DROPPINGS IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR AND APPROX 5-10 NEAR THE HOT WATER UNIT LOCATED JUST LEFT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL UNIT AND TO HAVE A SERVICE WITH PROOF OF SERVICE UPON RETURN INSPECTION, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION 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: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF FLOUR, DIRT, FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN AIR VENT UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY OPEN EXPOSING THE INTERIOR TO POSSIBLITIES OF PEST AND OR INSECTS ENTERING AND POSSIBLY HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER/SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING EVENTS FROM HAPPENING.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY WALL IN REAR OF FACILITY AT FRONT ENTRANCE TO FOOD PREP AND WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND MAKING SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

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: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

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.