MIMI'S CHICKENS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: 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: 3-305.11: 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: 4-301.12: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: 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: 6-501.12: 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.