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: OBSEERVED 25-30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, UNDER SHELVING AND ON TOP OF BUCKET IN PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA WITHIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 7 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION 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: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA AND AT REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, 2 HOLES AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF PREP AREA AND FRONT CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.

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: SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA, 2 HOLES AT WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF PREP AREA AND FRONT CUBBY HOLE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY POINTS.

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.