NEW L A SUBMARINE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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.