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Nicholson Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Nicholson (AKA: MORRY'S DELI) 5500 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO 60637 Restaurant
May 22, 2014 Canvass License #22181
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTON OF THE DOOR. ALSO THE DOUBLE FRONT DOORS WITH A 1/4 INCH GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS AND THE DOUBLE NORTH WEST DOORS BY THE STATE PRE- K CLASSROOM HAS A ONE INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS FOUND 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. SERIOUS 7-38-020 MUST CLEAN UP THE STORE ROOM AND WEATHER PROOFED ALL THE DOORS. HAVE A PEST CONTROL TECH COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS SCHOOL.
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.
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUT SIDE DUMPSTER MISSING ONE COVER ON THE THREE COVER DUMPSTER. NOT INSECT OF RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE THE COVER TO THE DUMPSTER.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THR TEACHERS LUNCHROOM, CLEAN DUST BUILDUP FROM THE FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD AND CLEAN VENTS IN ALL BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND UNDER REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. THE
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER NOT WARM ENOUGH IN THE PRE-K TOILET ROOM. THE ICE MACHINE IN THE TEACHERS LUNCHROOM IS BROKEN AND IS LEAKIMG WATER ON TO FLOOR . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER NOT WARM ENOUGH IN THE PRE-K TOILET ROOM. THE ICE MACHINE IN THE TEACHERS LUNCHROOM IS BROKEN AND IS LEAKIMG WATER ON TO FLOOR . MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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