SAINT'S ALP TEAHOUSE & GOURMET Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING FOR MEAT STORED IN A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN STANDING WATER. THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD PLACED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE BUILD UP. THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS, ALSO THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDER THE WOK STATION WAS OBSERVED WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL MENTIONED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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.