SUNLIGHT CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 45 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE SHELF NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK, ON THE TOP OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THE SHELF AND BY WASHROOM IN THE KITCHEN AND ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM; CONTACT ORKIN TO SERVICE PREMISES BEFORE THE REINSPECTION ON SEPT. 11, 2014. ALSO FRONT DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED ON BOTH DOORS; MUST COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOMS OF DOORS TO RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 6, 2013 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #32 PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT, WOK COOKING STATIONS, STEAMER, OVENS (ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASY BUILD UP). ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT, ALL SINKS, HOT HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSER, HOOD AND FILTERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT (INCLUDING EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS). #34 CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #35 CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS, CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. #36 REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHENB FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

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: MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND BUILD-UP FROM FOODS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOODS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM AND FLOOR FAN IN KITCHEN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

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: BUMPED UP TO SERIOUS.

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: A FOUL ODOR NOTED IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE DOOR WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TRAP SERVICED TO RID ODOR.

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: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS WITHOUT THEM.

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.