LOU MITCHELL'S

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE SERVER STATION ICE BIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND BASEMENT DEEP FRYER AND MIXER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE ALONG BASEBOARD AT COOKS LINE STEAM TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BASEMENT MIXER PREP TABLE AND IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK UNDER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. . LEAK AT RIGHT NOZZLE OF FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL. VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN SLICER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND HOT HOLDING UNITS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVES ETC. ALSO CLEAN FRYERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FLOOR BY FRYER IN BASEMENT, STANDING WATER BY FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: A LOOSE WALL TILE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK NEEDS REPAIR, ALSO CRACKS OBSERVED IN LOWER WALL TILE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. WATER LEVELS UP TO 3/4 INCHES IN SOME AREAS. ALSO GREASE HAS SPILLED OUT FROM THE CATCH BASIN UNTO FLOOR AREAS AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ITEMS THAT HAVE IN CONTACT WITH WASTE WATER AND AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PLUMBER REPAIRED SUM PUMP DURING THE INSPECTION TO CONTAIN THE SOURCE OF WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT WORKING. DRAIN PIPE IS SEPARATED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 SINK REPAIRED DURING THE INSPECTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHT OUT BASEMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN PRODUCE COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ALSO FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEED CLEANING AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION ABOVE FRYERS IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNDER HOOD.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HTO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LICHTSHIELD IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT BASEMENT WITH A SHATTERPROOF BULB.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES UNDER 3COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO ORANGE JUICE MACHINE. SAME EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ADJUSTED AND TIGHTENED AS TO NOT BE LOOSE FROM THE WALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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. Over 20 small flies were found in the dining room and utility area, 10 live german cockroaches were found under and around a non-functioning floor drain between the hot water heaters and over a dozen drain flies were found in and around the basement ejector pit area at this time. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. Seal openings and gaps in the walls around the hot water heaters, fill in gaps suport beaqms in said area and clean and maintain ejector pit area clean and dry to reduce insect breeding.

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. THE MIDDLE HOT LINE AND SOUTH WAIT STATION COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE AREAS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE, MEAT SLICER CATCH PAN AND DISH TABLE HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP WHICH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

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. THE FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND JUICER. RESEAL SAID FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. THE INOPERATIVE FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED OR CAPPED AND THE DRIPPING CUT OFF PIPES EAST OF THE BASEMENT DEEP FRYERS NEED TO BE RUN TO A DRAIN, CAPPED OR REMOVED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. THE ICE SCOOP HOLDER HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE THE SCOOP HOLDER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. Over 25 small flies were found in the basement utility room. Over 20 rat droppings were found under the dishmachine. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL WITH THE DIRTY HOLE IN THE BOTTOM WAS TAKEN TO THE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME.

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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS BUILT UP GREASE ON THE LEGS AND CASTERS WHICH NEEDS TO BE CLEANED OFF AND MAINTAINED REGULARLY. Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail. THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER IS OUT OF SERVICE AND AWAITING A PART, NO FOOD IS BEING STORED IN IT, REPAIR SAID COOLER.

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. THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM HAS A SLIMY WET BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER. REPLACE THE DAMAGED TILES UNDER THE UPSTAIRS 3-COMP SINK AND IN THE WEST CORNER BY THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER.

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. REPLACE THE MISSING TILES AND SEAL THE PIPE OPENINGS IN THE REAR UPSTAIRS KITCHEN CEILING TO REDUCE POSSIBLE RODENT MOVEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITARY HOLDER BY THE ICE MACHINE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE, MUST FIX/REPLACE.

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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK ARE LEAKING-MUST FIX.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. Found pooled eggs in a pitcher that's at 67.8F; 2-dozen raw eggs at 50F-58.9F on top of prep table. Instructed to properly dispose of said products & always maintain cold food temps at 40F or lower.( Total amount of product dumped= $96.00)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/19/09 VISIT: #30-MUST DATE/LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS; #32-MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES & REPLACE BROKEN COOLER DOOR GASKET AT COOK'S LINE; #35-MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING & RE-CAULK/REPLACE LOOSE/MISSING TILES BY DISHROOM & AT COOK'S LINE; #38-MUST FIX LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN BASMENT PREP AREA.

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. FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: FAN GUARDS OF MOST COOLERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FRYERS, EXHAUST VENT OF DISHMACHINE-DUE TO DUST,DIRT OR FOOD DEBRIS.

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. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER/BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER/BEHIND DRY SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE FREE OF GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS.

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. WALLS IN DIRTY LINEN ROOM, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. ONE BATHROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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. WATER FILTER LINE & FAUCET AT BASEMENT PREP SINK IS LEAKING-MUST FIX.