TURTLES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 7, 2016 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #18 OBSERVED THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. #22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. VIOLATIONS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. DOOR REPAIRED, DROPPINGS CLEANED, TEST STRIPS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

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.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM 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 AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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 MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.