SIMPLY IT 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR INSIDE GARAGE AREA WHERE CHEST TREEZERS AND PREP COOLER IS LOCATED. FOUND APROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/27/12 INSPECTION REPORT# 1300637 NOT CORRECTED.32 MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 34 CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

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: FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE

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: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

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.