ROMA'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION: ICE NOT PROTECTED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE THATS NOT MAINTAINED. DARK BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND UPPER PANEL DOOR DRIPPING ON ICE USED FOR DRINKS AND COOLING FOODS.MUST NOT USE ANY ICE FROM MACHINE.MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED /SANITIZED.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-7-38-005A

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.61 WET BLACK SHINY RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS OF BASEMENTALONG WALLS AROUND FREEZERS,ETC UNDER RESTAURANT,73-BLACK SHINY DROPPINGS INSIDE TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT (ON AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,FLOORS) UNDER BAR OF PREMISES.ALSO FOUND 3 RODENT BURROWS IN BASEMENT AREAS LOWER WALLS. MUST SEAL.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL CO FOR TREATMENT.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED-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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OPENING IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL.

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: SOME OPEN AREAS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AREAS WHWRE NO CELING TILES OR DRY WALL MISSING.MUST INSTALL.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHT IN MOP ROOM.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.