YUMMY YUMMY NOODLES, INC. 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 THREE LIVE ROACHES, TWO DEAD MICE AND SEVERAL RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN TWO OF FOUR STORAGE CLOSETS. (THE OTHER TWO CLOSETS WERE TOO CLUTTERED TO SEE). ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHING MACHINE ON PREMISES IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. OWNER STATES THAT HE WILL HAVE REPAIRED OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BOTH FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE.

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 AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN CORNER AREAS AND ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

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 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.

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 INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN.

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.