YUMMY BUFFET Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1229946 DATED 7/3/12. #19- FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP HANGING AROUND CONTAINER AND GREASE AND FOOD UNDER AND AROUND THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-42-090. MANAGER AND TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES WENT OUT TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS, ON THE CEILING AND EXIT SCREEN DOOR TOTAL 10. OBSERVED FLIES GLUE STRING HANGING ON THE CEILING ALL OVER THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE HOUSE FLIES, REMOVE ALL HOUSE FLIES GLUE STRING AND CLOSE THE EXIT DOOR ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/3/12.

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.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.