MORSEL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLER, BEHIND BAR AREA.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN UNDER THE SERVING STATION ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. CLEAN RUSTY DRAIN INSIDE THE COOLER CASE BEHIND THE BAR AREA

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BY THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL SWEEP BASEMENT AREA, KEEP IT CLEAN. PROVIDE COVING FOR THE WALL UNDER THE BAR AREA SOUTH END .

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL ON WOMEN'S WASH ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE HOOD,AND BY THE COFFEE AREA(WEST SIDE). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND THE PIPE IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING METAL SHEET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SEAL WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHANGE DEAD BULB AT WALK-IN FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE SHELF IN KITCHEN BY THE WINDOW

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM AND REAR WASHROOM BY THE OFFICE DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED. PROVIDE SMOOTH FINISH FOR ALL FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND BAR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT HOT WATER DISPENSER FOR COFFEE. SPRAYER FOR DISHMACHINE EXTENDS BELOW RIM OF SINK. MUST REPAIR/RAISE SPRAYER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT HOT WATER DISPENSER FOR COFFEE. SPRAYER FOR DISHMACHINE EXTENDS BELOW RIM OF SINK. MUST REPAIR/RAISE SPRAYER.

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.