URBAN INTERESTS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: : 4-204.112(B)--- MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111-- OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE HALLWAY BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND THE BAR, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. LAST SERVICE NOTED 9-10-25. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-803.11--- SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE DISH MACHINE SCRAPPER SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT IN THE WALKWAY BETWEEN THE BAR AND THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

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: 4-302.13--- NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION 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: 4-602.13--- OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY FRYER BASKET AT THE DEEP FRYER FROM TWO DAYS PRIOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH DAY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 4-601.11(B)--- NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15--- DRIPPING/LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13--- NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL. : 6-201.11---- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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: 6-201.13--- NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE BASEBOARD WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG STEPS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE.----ALSO HOLE NOTED IN THE BRICKS IN THE CEILING NEXT TO THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL. : 6-201.11---- MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE UNUSED DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

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.