MR ZEES, INC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. FOUND AIR GAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN HAS BEEN SEALED,CRITICAL VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SEAL ON AIR GAP TO PREVENT BACKFLOW INTO SINK.

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.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND CLEANING SUPPLIES (BLEACH AND OVEN CLEANER) IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF OIL CONTAINERS AND BESIDE ONIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED CLEANING SUPPLIES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE ROOM OR CABINET; MANAGER REMOVED THE CLEANING SUPPLIES. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS VIOLATION.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR SIDE OF HEATING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN COOLERS UNCLEAN,WITH DEBRIS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

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: CAN OPENER UNCLEAN,BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST;RACKS IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN AND BECOMING RUSTY,MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED-NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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: DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP MUST BE REPLACED;FLOOR BEHIND 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR COVER ON THE STAIRWAYS MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED-FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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.