SUPER TASTY SUB INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS, INCLUDING CONDIMENTS AND SPICES, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND OPEN HOLES IN THE MESH SCREEN. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE MESH SCREENING AND PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE DOOR.

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 APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND ALL BOX FREEZERS, ON LOWER SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, BEHIND TALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA, AND THROUGHOUT THE MOP ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED WERE OVER 100 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AT OIL STORAGE. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT. 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING ANY NEEDED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT, MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. SHELVING FOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED TO LEAVE FLOORS ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION/REPAIR FOR PLUMBING UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE/USE RAW WOOD FOR BUN STORAGE INSIDE THE STEAM TABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE BUN STORAGE IS EXTREMELY DIRTY.----INTERIOR OF ALL THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: BOTH TOILETS IN THE WASHROOM WERE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN 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: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE TO AVOID PEST HARBORING.

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: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA AND THE HALLWAY BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DEAD MICE ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ELEVATED REFRIGERATORS. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, SINK GREASE TRAP, UNUSED DISH MACHINE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.-----POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL, REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE, AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE. OR AS SPLASH GUARDS AT THE DEEP FRYER.----EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE KITCHEN CHICKEN PREP TABLE, AT THE REAR HALLWAY BULK OIL STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE BACKSPLASH AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.