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STARBUCKS HK APEX Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

STARBUCKS HK APEX (AKA: STARBUCKS HK APEX (T3 HK FOODCOURT)) 11601 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO 60666 Restaurant
August 8, 2013 Canvass License #1141505
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISE, UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN CONDIMENT DOOR CABINET IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP AROUND (UNDER COFFEE MACHINE)PREMISE WITH HEAVY DUST AND COFFEE DEBRIS.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) PASTRY CASE ENCRUSTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) DIPPER WELL, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) CONDIMENT CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND COFFEE SPILLAGE IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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: NOTED WOODEN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN POOR REPAIR (ROTTEN WOOD). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM WATERLINE AT DIPPER WELL BEHIND PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HEAVY WATER LEAK FROM WATERLINE AT DIPPER WELL BEHIND PREP AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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