NIU Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE SEVERELY RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE 1ST WALK-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BACK WALL OF THE 2ND WALK-IN COOLER HAS FOOD SPLATTER STAINS COVERING THE WALL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT REGISTER ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND GRIME BUILDUP- MAINTAIN

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND FIX THE CHIPPED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SAME LIGHT FIXTURE MENTIONED ABOVE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A DISHARGE LINE FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTER RUNNING DIRECTLY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; MUST RE-ROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

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 DISHARGE LINE FROM THE SODA GUN HOLSTER RUNNING DIRECTLY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY; MUST RE-ROUTE THE DISHCHARGE LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN.

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.