TROHA'S CHICKEN & SHRIMP 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS IN FRONT PREP AREA-INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,UNDER PREP TABLE,UNDER AND BEHIND FISH REACH IN COOLER,SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELVING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTER UNDER SODA MACHINE.TOILETROOM-IN BETWEEN MOPSINK AND COUNTER.REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING AREA- ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND STOVE,IN LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE.LOCKER ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER DRESSER.SODA STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT AND BEHIND TANKS.FURNANCE ROOM -ON TOP OF FURNANCE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND LEDGE ALONG WALL AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.STORAGE AREA-ACROSS FROM WALK IN FREEZER-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND PALLET.TOOL ROOM-ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDER DRESSER.OLD SMOKE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR GARAGE AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON PALLETS.ALSO AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE OF GARAGE DOOR,LEFT SIDE IN CENTER AND UPPER ROOF LINE OF GARAGE,FRONT DOOR SMALL HOLES LOWER PART OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/18.(SERIOUS 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: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2065191 6/28/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,ALL PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.#34-FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.#35-WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.#36-LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELD.#38-FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CORRECTING.#41-ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED.MUST REPAIR,OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN COOLER USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS.

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: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL STORAGE CABINETS,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,MOPSINK BASIN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN WALK IN FREEZER,FLOOR TILES DAMAGED IN FURNANCE AREA.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR AND PALLETS IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND ESPECIALLY ABOVE WALK IN FREEZER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.

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: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.

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.