NIU B Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD ALONG THE FRONT SUSHI BAR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND SIDE EXIT DOORS MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITH A MISSING WHEEL AND A DUMPSTER CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. REPLACE DUMPSTER AND GREASE RECEPTOR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE SOILED WITH GREASE AND NEED TO BE DETAILED CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: HOODVENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND RUBBER GASKETS AROUND REACH-IN COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS. REPLACED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST BUILDUP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLSTER AND SODA GUN NOZZLE TO REMOVE SLIMY DISCOLORATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WHEELS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO ELIMINTATE GREASE BUILDUP.

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: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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: WALLS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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: WALLS THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILDUP.

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.