SNAIL THAI CUISINE 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP NEXT TO WOK STATION,ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO WOK STATION AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

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: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

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.