SU CASA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED A 2" HOLE AT THE DOOR HANDLE OPENING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.