TURTLES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN. FOUND A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 4 HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA, FOUND 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA, FOUND 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND WALL LEDGE OF THE BASEMENT AND 3 LARGE ROACHES. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE AROUND A PIPE IN THE WALL ON THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE; SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (SERVING CONTAINERS) IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION BY FACING DOWNWARD TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND CAN OPENER BLADE ON PREP TABLE.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE FURNACE TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OR IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOMS, KITCHEN (WATER STAINED), BASEMENT STORAGE, ABOVE ICE MACHINE; REPLACE ALL TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR; SEAL HOLE IN WALL. FOUND HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND IN WASHROOMS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.