THE WOODLAWN TAP 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASMENT ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND ON SHELVES. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN OLD WALK IN COOLER USED FOR LIQUOR STORAGE ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND MAIN BAR. ALSO NOTED 5 SMALL FLIES BEHIND REAR BAR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND OPENINGS ALONG LEFT SIDE OF REAR BASMENT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF WEST REAR EXIT DOOR ON IST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS SO THAT THEY ARE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF ALONG ALL FOUR SIDES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-2008 NOT CORRECTED. (34) MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT EXIT DOOR BY KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. (41) INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE IN REAR BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AND AWAY FROM WALLS. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR REAR EAST DOOR AND ALSO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR BASEMENT AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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.