THE ARROGANT FROG BAR Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Tavern

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL INTERIOR PARTS AND BASIN OF ICE MACHINE IS RUSTY.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OR REPLACE.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.OBSERVED FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS APPX."3/4" ALONG BOTTOM,BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR APPX. "1-2" ALONG BOTTOM AND ADJACENT DOOR TO OTHER BUSINESS IN BASEMENT APPX. "3-4" ALONG BOTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID ON 1 OF 2 DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING IN CENTER LEAVING A APPX. "3/4-1" OPENING.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER REACH IN COOLERS AND DIVIDERS IN SAME,RODDED WOOD INSIDE OF BEER REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS ON BEER REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF SLIDING CABINET DOORS BEHIND BAR.

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 DIRT FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF MOPSINK,BEER WALK IN COOLER COMPRESSOR UNIT AND FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOP BEHIND BAR.

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 SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER PALLETS IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY TO BAR AREA.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS IN LOWER WALL BASES BEHIND DOOR AND AT ENTRY OF DOOR IN ALL TOILET ROOMS,GAPS BETWEEN BRICK WALL AND DOOR FRAME AT REAR DOOR,MISSING DOOR TRIM ON EXTERIOR OF MOPSINK CLOSET,SEVERAL GAPS IN BRICK WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,GAP BETWEEN WALL PANEL AND BAR TOP.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ON VENTILATION VENT IN TOILETROOM.

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: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,EXTENSION TO DRAINLINE IN BEER WALK IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,EXTENSION TO DRAINLINE IN BEER WALK IN COOLER TO FLOOR DRAIN.

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.