TROHA'S CHICKEN & SHRIMP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 70 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF GARAGE, WAREHOUSE ATTACHED TO REAR PREP/STORAGE, ON TOP OF STAND-IN PLACE MIXER, INSIDE TWO DOOR CABINET SPACE IN PREP AREA, UNDER BREADING STATION/ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER, IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE CONNECTED TO OFFICE AND INSIDE TOILET ROOM WHERE TOXIC PRODUCTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PREP TABLES, IN-PLACE MIXER INSIDE SALAD COOLING UNIT, AND FRYERS BINS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SAUCE SPLATTER ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SUTILITY SINK LOCATED IN TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID NOT TIGHT FITTED ON OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A PROPERLY ATTACHED COVERING AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (b). CITATION ISSUED.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE EXTERIOR SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BULB AND NO LIGHT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORAGE AREAS ATTACHED TO WAREHOUSE; MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN AREA. NOTED BRUNED-OUT BULB IN CEILING ABOVE BREADING STATION IN PREP AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP THROUGHOUT. MUST MIANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BULB AND NO LIGHT IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER STORAGE AREAS ATTACHED TO WAREHOUSE; MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING IN AREA. NOTED BRUNED-OUT BULB IN CEILING ABOVE BREADING STATION IN PREP AS WELL AS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP THROUGHOUT. MUST MIANTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.