THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL 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 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 30 INSIDE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/STORAGE ROOM AT THE REAR ON FLOORS AT CORNERS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER/AROUND STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO, THE REAR DOORS NEAR THE ELEVATOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST-PROOF SAID DOORS ALSO, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR FAN COVER OF THE FRONT BOTTLED WATER/JUICE DRINK DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS 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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT 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.