UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL OF BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM WHERE DISHMACHINES ATTACHED GARBAGE DISPOSAL UNIT EMPTIES. THREE WERE NOTED IN DISHWASHING AREA AND TWO IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM ON CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ECOLAB TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS. PIPES THAT CONNECT UNIT TO DISHMACHINE ARE RECOMMENDED TO BE FLUSHED AS WELL IN CASE BREEDING IS TAKING PLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET IN PASTA PREP STATION. ALL CAN OPENER BLADES AT ALL PREP STATIONS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER GRILL IN KOSHER PREP STATION. WIPE UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF GRILL STATION.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD-UP.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE, DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT AREA OUTSIDE OF ALL WALKIN UNITS AND BY ALL UTILITY SINKS. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES, STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER DISHROOM CONVEYER, ETC. MUST KEEP HIGH MOISTURE AREAS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE, DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT AREA OUTSIDE OF ALL WALKIN UNITS AND BY ALL UTILITY SINKS. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, IN WALK-IN UNITS UNDER SHELVES, STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVES, UNDER DISHROOM CONVEYER, ETC. MUST KEEP HIGH MOISTURE AREAS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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.