SU CASA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, COOK LINE AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.MUST HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOX USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CORN CHIPS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINER.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BROKEN DRAIN LINES AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, WASTE WATER DRAINING ON BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON GREASE TRAP. 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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF RAIN WATER THAT IS DRIPPING FROM CEILING AND PIPE ABOVE STAIR CASE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.

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: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.

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.