ROBUST COFFEE LOUNGE LLC 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: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR-1/4" GAP NOTED AND REAR DOOR-1/2" GAP NOTED. FOUND 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT AND 10 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES TO HELP ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION #64216-12 ISSUED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER BY ICE MACHINE

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT.

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 DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINDOW SILLS THROUGH OUT-REMOVE DIRT AND DEAD BUGS.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ANY UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND DIRTY WASH CLOTHS IN A BIN OR ITEM WITH A LID TO HELP IN ELIMINATION OF BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST HANG ALL MOPS NOT IN USE HANGING UPRIGHT FOR PROPER DRYING TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST HANG ALL MOPS NOT IN USE HANGING UPRIGHT FOR PROPER DRYING TO HELP IN ELIMINATING BREEDING SITES FOR PESTS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.