SENOR PAN CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED. OBSERVED SALMON THAWED IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING INSIDE PREP COOLER (SALMON REFRIGERATED IN A WORKING COOLER). INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE FROZEN, INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SALMON FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING.PIC DISCARDED SALMON. OBSERVED RAW FROZEN CHICKEN IN BUS TUBS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND IN AREA BETWEEN BAR AND KITCHEN. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL, BLACK FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN BEVERAGE STORAGE AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN NEAR PREP SINK, AND IN BAR AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ISSUES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF BREAD CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR UNDER PIPES UNDER BAR SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND ON FLOORS ALONG ALL WALLS OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND ON FLOORS ALONG ALL WALLS OF FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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.