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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40-45 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED IN DISHWASHING AREAS,IN PREP AREAS,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75-100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ALL PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS,UNDER SINKS,ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE OF CONTAINER AND NOTED EXCESSIVE WASTE ON THE GROUND AROUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. ALSO NOTED TRASH COMPACTOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED EXCESSIVE LIQUID WASTE DRIPPING FROM COMPACTOR ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR COMPACTOR,REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR WORN GASKET AT REACH IN COOLER IN EURO PREP AREA.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE NOZZLES AT ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES AND COOLERS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KOSHER PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP,DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KOSHER PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS.

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.