Kitchen Chicago, LLC

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 ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASH AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE STOVES, OVENS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF DISHWASHER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND TREAT THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS AND HALF WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASH AREAS. CLEAN THE WINDOWSILLS IN THE CATERING KITCHEN. SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, DISHWASH AREA, AND INSIDE WALLS OF THE MOP SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES WHERE MISSING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE SECTION OF DRYWALL UNDER THE WINDOWSILL IN THE CATERING KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES WHERE MISSING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS: IN THE PASTRY AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE, DISH WASHING AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS: AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER AT PREP TABLES AND 2 & 3 COMP SINKS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK TO REMOVE DUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEAR DISH AREA ACROSS FROM WALKIN UNITS IN POOR REPAIR; SCHEDULED FOR REPAIR THIS EVENING TO PLACE METAL PANEL OVER SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND PARTITIONS IN THE EAST KITCHEN AND MOP AREA ARE GREASY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND PARTITIONS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MIXER AREA IS FALLING, REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND BAGS ARE ON THE GROUND. ALL GARBAGE MUST BE IN A CONTAINER WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Per report # 679855 dated 04/12/2012 The metal walk in freezer floor is buckling at the seams and is dirty, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to maintain in sanitary condition.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE 1 DOOR EAST COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN FLOOR PERIMETERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN ALL FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND PARTITIONS IN THE EAST KITCHEN AND MOP AREA ARE GREASY AND DAMAGED, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND PARTITIONS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE MIXER AREA IS FALLING, REPAIR THE LIGHT SHIELD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: The metal walk in freezer floor is buckling at the seams and is dirty, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to maintain in sanitary condition. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Dust buildup was found on and around the ventilation hood and ceiling at the south end of the kitchen, clean the above areas in detail and maintain regularly. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.