PHILLY'S BEST 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER, ON SHELVING RACKS, IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: EXTERIOR GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES ONTO THE GROUND. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE WASTE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE. MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE GROUND, REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, CLOSE RECEPTACLE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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: MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP.

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 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND SHELVING RACKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOILETS AND SINKS IN EACH WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER AND ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS.

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 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN,UNDER SINKS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND ALONG THE COOK LINE.

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 REPLACE ALL THE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DINING AREA AND IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD AND OTHER CLUTTER. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE HALLWAY DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD AND OTHER CLUTTER. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE KITCHEN STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.