THUNDERBIRD CATERING Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Wholesale

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard used as floor mats in kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed excessive ice build up on condenser in the walk in freezer. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Observed damaged gasket along bottom of freezer walk in door. Must repair and maintain same. Observed raw wood shelving in walk in cooler. Must stain, seal or paint all raw wood shelves. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

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: Observed excessive black, slimy mold-like substance on middle hand sink in men's restroom. Observed excessive calcium and lime-like build up on hand sinks in women's restroom. Must detail clean and sanitize all restroom hand sinks. Must maintain same.

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: Observed standing water in the following areas of kitchen: in front of the proofer; in the dish washing area; near the cooking equipment. Floors are uneven in these areas. Must fill all holes, resurface broken concrete, and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must keep floors clean and dry. Surface of the servicing area of trucks in poor repair, with standing water and uneven surface through out. Surface of the servicing area shall be a smooth non-absorbent material, such as concrete or machine laid asphalt and shall be maintained in good repair, kept clean, and graded to drain. Observed damaged, broken, or missing floor tiles in the restrooms. Must repair to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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: Observed excessive grease build up or heavily stained ceiling tiles in cooking area of kitchen. Must detail clean or replace ceiling tiles. Must maintain same.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in servicing area for vehicles. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in servicing area for vehicles. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.