NOOKIES ON WELLS INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING, IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES; DISH MACHINE ROOM, PREP AREA, BASEMENT, SEVER STATION AND BASEMENT. ALSO, EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/2" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS, STAINS AND BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS ON WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE STORING DRY FOOD UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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 CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS; MICROWAVE, PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALL STORAGE BINS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND IN SERVERS BEVERAGE STATION. CLEAN WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE, GRILL AND SLICER IN MAIN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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 IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. WALK IN COOLER, TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT AND TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO MAIN DINING ROOM,. ALSO IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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 WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA, GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXCESSIVE GREASE PRESENT. REPAIR STAINED CEILING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING LEAK, BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINKS IN MAIN AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING LEAK, BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALSO, REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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.