POKIOLOGY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 76.6F, 78.0F/ INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A BARRIER IN THE ENTRANCE OF THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER /OWNER INSTALLED A DRAPE ON THE PREP ENTRANCE DURING INSPECTION.

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: EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.CONSTRUCTION ROCKS ALL OVER THE GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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: RAW WOODS ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE WOODS. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE PREP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SEAL ALL LITTLE HOLES IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNIT.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SEAL GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE RIM OF THE FRONT COUNTER. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON THE WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. SEAL GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WALL UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE RIM OF THE FRONT COUNTER. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.