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SLIMS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SLIMS 2020 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Restaurant
January 11, 2024 Complaint License #2732608
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON COOKING LINE IN CORNER UNDER HAND SINK AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 DROPPING IN MOP ROOM. ALL DROPPINGS NEED TO BE REMOVED ALL AFFECTED AREAS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SWEEP. DOOR SWEEP IS INEFFECTIVE AT PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CLOSE SEAL AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR FROM PEST. MUST INSTALL EFFECTIVE DOOR SWEEP THAT CLOSES ALL ENTRY WAYS FROM REAR DOOR.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INADEQUATE AND NOT UP TO DATE. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE, OR INSURANCE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK THAT IS UP TO DATE AND CONTAINS ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (c)
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED AREA IN CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN AND ABSORBANT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED AREA NEEDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA UNDER SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING CONDITIONS UNDER 3 COMPARTMETN SINK AND MAITAIN SINK AT ALL TIMES
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE BOX, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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