SALONICA RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW FISH STORED OVER UNCOVERED SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND ONIONS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE RAW MEAT AND POULTRY UNDER READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER GYRO MACHINE AND WAFFLE GRIDDLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER SINK, ALONG WALLS AND ON DETERGENT CONTAINER IN DISH WASHING AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND UPRIGHT COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR PASTA CONTAINERS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BETWEEN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN EAST BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. BASEMENT OVERHEAD DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP AROUND DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS. PAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, GRILL, OVENS, SLICERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, LETTUCE, OLIVES, POTATOES, GREASE BUILDUP, ETC)

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS NEED CLEANING UNDER GYRO MACHINE(GREASE BUILDUP), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, ETC (SPILLS). SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. SEAL ALL BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (PEELING PAINT). SEAL OPENINGS UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN MEN WASHROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN EAST BASEMENT.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN EAST BASEMENT.

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.