SUNLIGHT CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES, APPROXIMATELY 4 RAT AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CREVICES OF THE TILE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY CONTAINER, AND UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY CONTAINER, ON THE TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR THROUGOUT THE FACILITY AND ON TOP OF A BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT. FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. 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 DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAINT FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK OF A VAN PARKED IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE VANS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER 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 OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POITNS 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 OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POITNS 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.