PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MINNA'S RESTAURANT Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 14, 2017
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #2374752
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059634 6/6/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN WOOD ATTACHED TO BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF,CRAWLING IN HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .ALSO APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.ALSO APPX. 4 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND KEEP DOORS CLOSED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/17(OWNER IS REMOVING INSECTS AT THIS TIME.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WILL BE ARRIVING ON SITE SHORTLY AND REAR DOOR IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME).(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL GAP IN FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR DOOR AND FENCE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR DOOR AND FENCE.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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