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THE HUT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THE HUT 3601 S CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
October 4, 2012 Canvass License #1696069
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS REAR AREA SOUTH WALL UNDER AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. FOUND HOLES IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A TWO INCH OPENING AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND DOOR DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. NEED TO CLEAN, REPAIR BACK DOOR,REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE REAR AREA AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL RECEIPT DATING TODAY OR BEFORE 10/11/2012 SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 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.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DOUBLE DOOR FREEZER HAS SOME ICE BUILDUP.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR AREA BY THE DOOR.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL THE HOLES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR AREA BY THE DOOR.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections