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ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ST. REST COUNTRY KITCHEN (AKA: ST REST COUNTRY KITCHEN) 727 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
March 3, 2017 Complaint License #2355187
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQIUPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE), CLEAN SLICER AND MEAT SAW, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS INCLUDING DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, DISHMACHINE, SINKS AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE GREASE, DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. THE PIPES/LINES CONNECTING TO VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND WALLS NEED CLEANING (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL, DISHMACHINE AND SINKS); CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. THE FUSE BOXES OR SHUT OFF VALVE BOXES NEXT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT SHIELDED; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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.

Health Department Information

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