R M N CORP 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS (FLIES, SMALL BUGS AND MOSQUITOES). OVER 10 SMALL BUGS ON THE WINDOW SILLS AND GLASS FRONT DOOR, X3 HOUSE FLIES ON THE GLASS WINDOWS, AND X5 SMALL MOSQUITOES ON THE GLASS DOOR AND WINDOWS. DID NOT FIND ANY BUGS, ANTS AND MOSQUITOES ON THE COUNTER AND DISPLAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WINDOWS, WINDOW SILLS AND GLASS DOORS. ELIMINATE FLIES, BUGS AND MOSQUITOES. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #170456 DATED 3-15-12. #32- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID FROM GARBAGE DUMPSTER BROKEN, PIECE MISSING AND THE REST OF THE LIDS IS BENT, UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GARBAGE NOT OVERFLOWING. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK CONTAINER WITH SUGAR.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE 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: MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND CRACKED TILES ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARD TILES. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED TILES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES AND CRACKED TILES ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE BASEBOARD TILES. INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT AND REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED TILES.

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.