ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2355187 4/1/15 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE RODENTS. APPX 150-200 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NEXT TO FOOD CONTAINERS, ON LEDGES OF ALL COOLERS,ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA, UNDER TABLES ON TOP AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALL BASES ,IN LOWER CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING UNITS,ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO POP COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER, LOWER CABINETS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS. ALSO UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE. ALSO STILL EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. REAR DOOR DOUBLE DOORS RUSTED OUT AND NOT RODENT PROOFED AND DINING ROOM DOOR HAS OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM. SEVERAL BAGS OF OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND OPENING IN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND IN DINING / BANQUET AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/15. #29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLALTIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE CLOSET.#33-DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD UP.#35-DETAIL CLEAN WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT HAS HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP AND REMOVE SOME CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.#38-MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK,SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT PREP TABLE.MUST RMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,BROKEN GLASS AT UPPER FRONT DOOR,TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM DISH RACKS,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICER,ALL SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,GRILL AND PREP TABLES,OVEN,CAN OPENER,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRYWALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & BASES ,VENTS, PIPES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FOOD AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR YARD,ELECTRICAL CLOSET,FOOD AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER,UNDER BANQUET TABLES AND ALONG WALLS IN SAME AREA.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.