Whirlyball 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: OBSERVED REAR DOCK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, OBSERVED 20 SMALL LIVES FLIES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND ON WALLS AROUND THE UPSTAIRS AND 1ST FLOOR BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION FROM DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, AND ADJUST DOOR GASKET. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ALL 1 & 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR, FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF STOVE, DRIED GREASE PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BEHIND BARS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER BEHIND THE BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, GREASE PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.