SUNNY SUB 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 TEN OR MORE FRUIT FLIES FLYING THRU OUT THE PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK, FRONT COUNTER AREA AND STORAGE SHELF AREA. OBSERVED SIXTY OR MORE INSIDE OF THE LAUNDRY BAG OF SOILED TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FRUIT FLIES. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WHERE THE WEATHER STRIP WAS IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FYRERS NOT CLEAN AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

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: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, SINKS, FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES) AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

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: THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DEEP FREEZER NEED SHIELDS; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND DEEP FREEZER NEED SHIELDS; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

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.