SONIC DRIVE IN 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NEAR THE SYRUP STATION FOR THE SODA DISPENSERS, APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES ABOVE THE HOT DOG AND BURGER CONDIMENT AREA IN THE REAR PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PUDDLE OF SYRUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SYRUP DISPENERS, DETAIL CLEAN & SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNDER ALL THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT, AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR DRAINS TO MINIMIZE 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HEIGHTEN THE SPLASH GUARD ON THE REAR HAND SINK NEXT TO THE ONION RING MACHINE, RELOCATE ONION RING MACHINE, OR PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ONION RING MACHINE. THE SPLASH GUARD IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE MACHINE DURING STORAGE.

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: MUST REMOVE ICE CREAM BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ICE CREAM REACH-IN COOLER, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, DETAIL CLEAN THE HAND SINK AND FAUCET HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK CLOSEST TO THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.

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: DEATIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LARGE PUDDLE OF SYRUP UNDER THE SYRUP DISPENSERS, UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, ONION RING MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEATIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE LARGE PUDDLE OF SYRUP UNDER THE SYRUP DISPENSERS, UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, ONION RING MACHINE, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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.