SWEETGREEN 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 OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREA INCLUDING ON WALLS OUTSIDE PATRON RESTROOMS, ON LARGE SIGN THAT HANGS ABOVE FOOD PREP, ON WALLS IN HOT FOOD COOKING AREA, ON WALLS ABOVE SODA DISPENSING AREA, STAIRWAY WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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: OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1996020 DATED 3/21/17 NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #32 SNEEZE GUARD INADEQUATE AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS FROM CONTAMINATING OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR KNIFE RACK, WALLS OF HOT FOOD PREP AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH WATER ON FLOORS. DRY FLOORS COMPLETLY AT NIGHT WITH FAN TO ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED 2 FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN UNDER MAIN SERVING LINE. FLOOR DRAINS ARE LOCATED UNDER CONDENSER UNITS AND ARE UNABLE TO BE REACHED TO BE CLEANED. MUST FIGURE OUT A WAY TO ACCESS FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL OUT OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WAREWASHING AREA WITH WATER ON FLOORS. DRY FLOORS COMPLETLY AT NIGHT WITH FAN TO ELIMINATE ALL FRUIT FLY BREEDING. OBSERVED 2 FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN UNDER MAIN SERVING LINE. FLOOR DRAINS ARE LOCATED UNDER CONDENSER UNITS AND ARE UNABLE TO BE REACHED TO BE CLEANED. MUST FIGURE OUT A WAY TO ACCESS FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN ALL ORGANIC MATERIAL OUT OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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.