PATEL'S CAFE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES OVER 35 TOTAL IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE CABINET WHERE THE GARBAGE CAN WITH FRUIT SKINS AND PULPS IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES. INFORM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. (FIELD SUPERVISOR T.SALAZAR NOTIFIED).

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:THE EXTERIOR LID OF ALL THE GARBAGE CANS, THE TEA AND NUTS CONTAINER,THE PURI CONTAINER CASE, ALL THE EXTERIOR DOOR AND ALL INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE SERVING AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE PREP COOLER,THE JUICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.(WITH STANDING WATER).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA.PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BLENDER MACHINE FOR THE LASSI/SMOOTHIE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND 90 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AND NEXT TO BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTROL ACTIVITY.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH MAP OF PREMISES AND BAITED STATIONS. SEAL GAPS ON SIDE AND UNDER REAR DOOR.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST PROVIDE A DUMPSTER FOR PREMISES OR DOCUMENTATION REGARDING SAME.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DRAIN BOARD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MARBLE FLOOR NEAR FRONT SERVICE AREA NO PROPERLY SEALED. SEAL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SERVICE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. HOLES IN WALLS, CEILINGS AND COUNTERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH MOST IN BASEMENT (NORTH SIDE). SEAL ALL HOLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST ACCESS. PROVIDE VENT COVER FOR VENT IN CEILING NEXT TO STAIRS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT ON NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER, STORE ITEMSS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.