THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH, WHITE,YELLOW AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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: WE (OWNER,EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF) OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA. MOST OF DROPPINGS WERE UNDER A BLACK CRATE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AND UNDER THE SHELF IN STORAGE/EMPLOYEE'S AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR BROKEN, MESH IS BROKEN WITH HOLES AND FROM FRAME DOOR, GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST REPLACE SCREEN AND TIGHT FITTED TO SCREEN DOOR. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING UNABLE TO CLOSE LID.WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID,A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(WOOD,PANELS ,DRY WALL ETC.)A LOT OF BLACK CRATES ON GROUND.NEED TO KEEP GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,WASTE OIL CONTAINER CLEAN,AND ITEMS NEEDED MUST BE ELEVATED.TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE(SOME RAT DROPPINGS AT THE MENTIONED AREA). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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: WASTE LINE FROM COOLER DRIPPING AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.A WASTE LINE MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. EXCESS DUCT TAPE ON SHELF BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND METAL SHELF. NEED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. NO HANDLE PROVIDED AT WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,DOOR IS HELD WITH A LONG ELASTIC ATTACHED TO STORAGE SHELF.RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR IS BROKEN NEED TO REPLACE,AT SAME UNIT. BROKEN AND GRIMED PLASTIC CURTAINS AT INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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: EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND EXCESS BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN. GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD,ALSO ON PIPES BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE UNIT.KEEP IT CLEAN.

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: MISSING ,BROKEN, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT PATCHED FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND DISH ROOM NO CLEANABLE .NEED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES AND CEMENT FLOOR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MISSING COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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: BROKEN WALL(HOLE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT SAME AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.NEED TO REPAIR SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOMS,NEED TO CLEANAND MAINTAIN

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON SITE ,NEED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.