RAINBOW BEACH SUB SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES (TOO NUMEREROUS TO COUNT). DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF BY THE HANDSINK WHERE THE POP IS STORED, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAMTABLE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER STORAGE SHELF BY THE DEEP FREEZER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER, UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED A 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND AT TWO DOOR UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPAIR/REPLACE ALL WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER, STOVE, PREP TABLES).

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 FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #13 ABOVE.

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN CUSTOMER 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.