MR. D'S SNACK SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed; previous serious violation#18 from inspection report#1401411 dated:2/21/14 not corrected.Critical violation 7-42-090. Continued to observe evidence of rodent(s) through mice droppings over 100(mice droppings) in various areas of the premises, on bottoms of rear food prep tables and beneath front service counter(s) and on and around refrigeration units (beneath the motor components of coolers) at rear 3 compartment sink areas along the west wall also on top of boxes of shortening(lard). Pest control service was reccomended and no recent visit from pest control co. since canvass inspection conducted on 2/21/14.Instructed management to clean,sanitize all affected areas,seal noticeable openings where noted to management,Pest control company must be notified for service. Critical violation 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: See above violation #14.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interiors of coolers and bottoms of food prep tables,sides of hot cooking equipments at rear are not clean.Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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: Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning and remove excessive grease build-up on floor beneath the deep fryers.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

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: Grease trap box for the 3 compartment sink must be visible. Hood and filters above the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning and provide missing filters for rear hood above stove.

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.