ML KITCHEN INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, FLOUR, ETC. WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS, VENT COVERS, AND SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANINGG. OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS AND STAINS ON CEILING TILE JUST OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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 LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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 LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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.