POTSTICKER HOUSE 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: OVER 30 LIVE ANTS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEBOARDS OF THE REAR RECIEVING DOOR AND ATTACHED BASEBOARDS, SOME DEAD ANTS WERE ALSO FOUND UNDER THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE BACK ROOM. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND HOLES IN THE BASEBOARDS USED FOR HARBORAGE.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE CLEAVER AND CUTTING TOOLS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AREA IN DETAIL.

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: THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE SHELVES AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL. REMOVE THE UNSANITARY RAW WOOD UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

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 VENTILATION EXHAUST PIPE GOING UP THE REAR STAIRWELL IS LEAKING GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE VENTILATION EXHAUST PIPE GOING UP THE REAR STAIRWELL IS LEAKING GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

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.