UME TEA Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. 0PPM OF CHLORINE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH INSPECTOR. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE THE MACHINE SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION 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: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CONDUITS AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS BY THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE (MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE REINSPECTION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE SCOOPS USED TO SCOOP ICE FROM THE ICE MACHINE STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE SCOOPS, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND STORE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.