YUMMY BUFFET 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 RODENT ACTIVITY NORTH WALL IN FRONT DINING AREA BY FISH FILTER TANK, REAR AREA PARTY ROOM IN DINING, AND IN STORAGE/UTILITY CLOSET, APPROX., 50 IN TOTAL, ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH AT CRAWLING ON FLOOR AT PLATE STORAGE AREA, AND NOTED MANY DEAD ROACHES VARIOUS AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND PROVIDE A UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 10/10/2014, Inspection #: 1497759, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, 31 MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(PLATES) UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 33 STORAGE CABINETS UNDER BUFFETS (HOT AND COLD), EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, UNDER ALL PREP COUNTER AND TABLES, ALONG SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND COOLER DOOR LEDGE, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR ALONG SIDES OF EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR TILE IN REA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOR TILE AND RESEAL GROUT IN FLOOR CRACKS. 35 LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE DESSERT COOLER NEEDS REPLACED/SEALED,

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL NOT CLEAN ABOVE SUSHI SERVING AREA, AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER 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: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE,

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: NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE,

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.