YANBANG CAI SICHUAN RESTAURANT 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 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ORKING SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ANY HOLES THAT MAY BE BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NOT VISIBLE AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING, CLEAN TOP OF DISHMACHINE, BOTTOMS OF STORAGE TABLES AND PREP TABLES.

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 THROUGHOUT AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

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.