WEST RIVER CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER.

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: 5-204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS AN ATTACHED HOSE.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE WALLS AND CEILING. REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSTALL A DRYWALL CEILING OR VENTED ACCESS PANEL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: 6-501.12 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED.

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: 6-501.12 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED.

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.