THE CHICAGO DINER INC 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: WE OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. LIVE FRUIT FLIES FOUND IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,THE REAR ENCLOSED PATIO DOOR,2ND FLOOR BAKERY REAR EXIT DOOR,WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS NOT RINSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF PEST ENTRY WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.A SCREEN IS NEEDED FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR WINDOW 2ND FLOOR BAKERY.A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING WHERE ALL THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED MUST BE IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. 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.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BAKERY 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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: FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUYAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAKERY AREA, LARGE OVENS 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

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: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner and seal openings on the ground floor basement areas.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTING AT 2ND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREAS.

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: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.

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: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS INCLUDINNG 2ND FLOOR OVEN AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.MUST PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER SCOOPING ICE CREAM.

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.