PIE CAFE, LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE TWO CHEST FREEZER(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).

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 IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN, INISIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PART OF THE COVING/BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND 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 SEAL THE HOLE ON THE WALL INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FAN GUARD INSIDE ONE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER,(WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PELLING PAINT AND REPAINT. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD,FILTER,LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD ,(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED) 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND ON THE HOOD. MUST CLEAN ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD AND ABOVE THE PREP TABLES.

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.