MIMI'S CHICKENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF FRIEND CHICKEN. FOUND CHICKEN THIGHS AND LEGS AT 88.8F-90.1F UNDER A HEAT LAMP NEAR THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0�F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $25 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF CHICKEN WINGS. CHICKEN WINGS WERE FOUND IN THE TWO-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 50.0�F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $55 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS, 8 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS, AND 2 BIG FLIES ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER NEAR/ SURROUNDING ALL FREEZER CHEST AND WALL BASES. SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON HOT SAUCE SQUIRT BOTTLES, AND BG FLIES WERE FOUND FLYING AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS/ SURFACES. 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SLICED CHEESE AND MIXED PEPPERS NOT COVERED NEAR THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THREE SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED FROM WATER LINE AND BASIN STORED NEAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN PROVIDED AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. OBSERVED PIPE THAT DISPOSES WASTE WATER FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA IS MISSING. WASTE WATER FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK IS GOING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, TO PROVIDE PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTEWATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WITH THE GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. ALSO, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAVE GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED DEEP CLEAN ALL WALLS AND FLOORS 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.