MUI'S FEIDA BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER THIRTY LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF THE WALL PANELING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN CRACKED FLOOR TILE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT ON WALL, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND FIXTURES (SWITCHES/PIPES). ALSO OBSERVED A WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN COVERED BY CARDBOARD THAT HAS A SCREEN ON IT THAT IS NOT INSECT PROOFED; MUST PROVIDE A SMALLER MESH SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW. OBSERVED SMALL LIVE FLIES (TEN)IN BASEMENT ON WALLS AND SOME EQUIPMENT; MUST ELIMINATE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT, COMPLY WITH ALL FOLLOWING ORDERS REGARDING SANITATION AND MAINTAINENCE OF PEMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME NON FOOD GRADE BAGS BEING USED IN FREEZERS AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN BASEMENT IN POOR CONDITION; MUST REFINISH WOODEN CHOPPING BLOCK IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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: MUST THOROUGHLY CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON EQUIPMENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE SOILED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING FROM EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. SEAL CRACKS AND REPAIR BROKEN TILES IN FLOORS WHERE NEEDED UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR AROUND TOILET IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND PREP AREA EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED NUMEROUS CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO AVOID ROACHES AND OTHER INSECTS FROM HARBORING. MUST CLEAN ALL WALL FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF KITCHEN; MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED, LIGHTS IN DISPLAY CASES IN FRONT AREA NEED SHIELDS; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS AND CEILING FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN, DINING AND ENTRY AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS. CLEAN WASHROOM DOORS AND WALLS. REATTACH LOOSE (HANGING) VENT COVER IN WASHROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A DIRTY, UNUSED SRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE AND CAP SPRAYER OR REPLACE. NOTED A STRONG SEWER GAS SMELL IN BASEMENT FROM WATER DRAINING INTO THE SUMP PUMP ON THE FLOOR FROM A SMALL FLOOR WELL; ADVISED TO HAVE A PLUMBER CHECK AREA AND SERVICE IF NEEDED. HAVE DRAINS LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO FLOOR DRAINS OR WATER TIGHT DRIP PANS, EVAPORATORS ETC. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS. OBSERVED A GAS BURNER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO ONE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PLACE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION PROVIDED OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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: OBSERVED A DIRTY, UNUSED SRAYER AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REMOVE AND CAP SPRAYER OR REPLACE. NOTED A STRONG SEWER GAS SMELL IN BASEMENT FROM WATER DRAINING INTO THE SUMP PUMP ON THE FLOOR FROM A SMALL FLOOR WELL; ADVISED TO HAVE A PLUMBER CHECK AREA AND SERVICE IF NEEDED. HAVE DRAINS LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO FLOOR DRAINS OR WATER TIGHT DRIP PANS, EVAPORATORS ETC. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOSE BIBS. OBSERVED A GAS BURNER ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO ONE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PLACE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION PROVIDED OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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.