REZA'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Cold/frozen food storage

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW CUT-OUT NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, OPEN TO OUTSIDE. THERE IS NO WINDOW PANE, ONLY SCREEN. ALSO DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY SEAL IT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR SERVICE RECEIPTS WERE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THIS LOCATION. ALSO NO INFORMATION REGARDING TREATMENT OF THIS ADDRESS WAS PROVIDED ON PEST CONTROL SERVICE SHEETS FROM OTHER LOCATION AT 5255 N CLARK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND SERVICE WITH ADDRESS: 5238 N CLARK ST. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 HOOOO78536-13

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: MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS NOT CORRECTED: 7/23/09 REPORT #9027 VIOLATION #38-PREMISES NEEDS BATHROOM AND IT MUST BE PLUMBED UNDER CITY PRESSURE. 6/10/10 REPORT #248282 VIOLATION #38-INCREASE WATER FLOW TO HANDSINK AND MOP SINK IN THIS FOOD STORAGE BUILDING. AT TIME OF 4/26/12 INSPECTION FOUND NO WASHROOM INSTALLED INSIDE BUILDING. NEAREST WASHROOM INVOLVES TRAVELING OUTSIDE BUILDING, ACROSS PARKING LOT AND INSIDE PARKING ATTENDANT OFFICE. ALSO AT THIS TIME FOUND NO HOT OR COLD WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK OR MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL WASHROOM FACILITIES (ENCLOSED WASHROOM WITH TOILET AND HANDSINK PROPERLY CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER, SELF-CLOSING DOOR AND EXHAUST VENTILATION.) MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. HOOOO78536-13

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: FOOD STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER MUST BE LABELED.

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: CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

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: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FLOOR. ELEVATE ITEMS AT EAST SIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER, 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDED CAMBRO CONTAINERS.

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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.