SOUTHEAST CENTER (ATLAS) Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Golden diner

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 MICE ACTIVTY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, NOTED 8 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOTTOM CADINET NEXT TO HOT BOX, NOTED 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM AND 25 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE TABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM/OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINET WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE ROOM AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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: FLOORS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE ROOM AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

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.