SALERNO'S 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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHROOM, FOOD PREP AREAS, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: CONVECTION OVEN AND STAND, TOP SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, DOOR TRACKS OF THE DESSERT COOLER.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHROOM AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM AND BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE ALL BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

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: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND CEILING WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE CEILING VENTS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

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.