ROMA'S RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED APPX.20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 2- DOOR USED & 2- DOOR UNUSED PREP COOLERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND APPX. 20 OR MORE RAT & MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALLS,ON BRICKS OF OPEN WALL IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT ENTRY INTO BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.ALSO. APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BASEMENT,MAIN KITCHEN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA AND APPX. 100 OR MORE DEAD FLIES SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.ALSO,A DEAD BIRD ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,FLIES & DEAD BIRD.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS, CORDS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN URINE FROM FLOOR UNDER VANITY AND ALONG WALLS IN BAR-MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS,DRIED TOILET PAPER,DIRT & ROCKS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT ABLE TO CONTINUE TO WALK BASEMENT DUE TO WATER APPEARS TO BE DEBRIS FROM WASTE THAT BACKED UP AND DRIED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BEHIND BAR AND BOOTHS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE LIQUOR BOXES & BLACK TRASH BAGS OF CLOTHING ALONG WINDOWS FROM FLOOR IN BAR AREA

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT & BAR AREAS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN & BAR-WOMENS' TOILET ROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE BEHIND BAR,DAMAGED CEILING IN BAR AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,WALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA HALLWAY.MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP FROM CEILING IN RESTAURANT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL GAPS ALONG WALL BASES AT FRONT REGISTER IN RESTAURANT AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.