BISTRO 23/LAKESIDE CAFE/EAST KITCHEN

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT. 29, 2016. STILL FOUND NUMEROUS (EIGHTY OR MORE) MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE EAST KITCHEN LAUNDRY ROOM, MOP CLOSET AND MAIN KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR AND IN CORNER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE KITCHEN AND OTHER AREAS AS MENTIONED. KITCHEN IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE KITCHEN UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE WHERE DROPPINGS FOUND.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE EAST KITCHEN ON THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS, STORAGE ROOMS, VENDOR STORAGE CAGES AND THE LAUNDRY ROOM. ONE DEAD MOUSE OBSERVED ON A GLUE BOARD NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND SOME DOORS WITH WORN DOOR SWEEPS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SWEEPS WHERE NEEDED ON OUTER DOORS TO THE BUILDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: (LAKESIDE CENTER, STARBUCKS, BISTRO 23) FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF ONE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPES ELBOW. FOUND LEAKING AT THE FAUCET ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND DOUBLE DOOR COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE LINE AT 52.1F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE DELI SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT PREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) BY THE END OF INSPECTION, REFRIGERATION TECH ARRIVED AND REPAIED COOLER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPS, FOUND 30 DELI SANDWICHES ( 10LBS )HELD IN SAID COOLER AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 46.8F-51.1F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPS. CRITCAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $300.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE RODENTS CONTROL. FOUND OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOLERS AND IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE SCOOP TETHERED WITH A CABLE TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FREE FOR PROEPR WASHING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EAST KITCHEN----CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EAST KITCHEN----ONE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM WAS NOT WORKING; REPAIR TOILET. (THIS WASHROOM IS USED BY EMPLOYEES ONLY; HAS A CONNECCTING LOCKER ROOM).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISHMACHINES AT EAST MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRONT COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EAST MAIN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT EAST MAIN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.