WI JAMMIN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE FURNACE UNIT, INSDIE THE CABINET UNIT IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, IN THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE AREA, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND HOT HOLDING STATION, IN THE CORNER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR BY THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO 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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP FRYING UNIT WITH FRYING OIL INSIDE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID UNIT WITH FRYING OIL, WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FORKS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID FORKS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STOVE TOP UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTABLE NOT LABELED WITH FACILITY'S NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS OUTSIDE AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB OVER THE STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB OVER THE STAND-ALONE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.