THE MEDICI 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 THE FOLLOWING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES AND BEHIND WOODEN BOARDS, 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND UNUSED SHELVING, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES NEAR PIZZA BOXES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER STAIRWAY AND ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER GASKETS, BEVERAGE MACHINES, MIXERS, SLICER, SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE WALL TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE WALL TILE NEAR UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM.

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.