CONN'S CAFE & CATERING INC

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG WALLS AT NORTHWEST CORNER AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT NORTHEAST CORNER OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS MUST BE COVERED/SHIELDED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(COOLERS,ETC.)

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PERMANENT STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE ICE CREAM COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, FLOOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER, SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT COVERED IN GREASE/GRIME BUILDUP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTE-WATER LINE FROM THE DIPPER WELL RUNNING TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REROUTE THE WASTER-WATER LINE AWAY FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER AND STORAGE UNIT, ON LEDGING OF STORAGE UNIT AT SAME, AT CORNER WALL BASE BY SERVICE COOLER, ON FLOOR INSIDE MILK CRATES UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR FOLLOW UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHER AND AT THE BATHROOM SPLASHED WITH STAINED (FOOD LIKE PARTICLE OR LIQUID SPILLS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST FREE FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZERS. ALSO NOTED LEAKAGE ON PIPING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE EXTERIOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.(CATERING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, PROVIDE INSPECTION AISLES AND ELEVATE PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON RAILS OF REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, PREP AREA SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA ALSO OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ADJACENT TO STOVE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE,ICOMP.SINK,CAN OPENER BLADE,AND ON TOILET BOWL & SEAT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN TOILET,AND DISHMACHINE AREA AT CHEMICAL HOLDING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN TOILET AND AT DISHMACHINE/MOP SINK AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO UNCLUTER TOP OF ICE MACHINE,MUST NOT USE AS STORAGE DEVICE

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. FOUND DISHWASHING MAHCINE NOT MAINTAINED,SAID EQUIPMENT WAS RUN TWICE FOR ROUTINE CHECK DURING INSPECTION,AND NOT ABLE TO SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE EACH TIME.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED OWNER & MANAGER NOT TO USE SAID EQUIPMENT FOR WASHING OF UTENSILS UNTIL REPAIRED AND ABLE TO SANITIZE AT FINAL RINSE.DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED MEANWHILE ALL UTENSILS HAS TO BE WASHED,RINSE AND SANITIZED AT 3COMP.SINKS.CDI.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR WALLS OF ICE MACHINE,ICOMP.SINK,CAN OPENER BLADE,AND ON TOILET BOWL & SEAT.

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 TO ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN TOILET,AND DISHMACHINE AREA AT CHEMICAL HOLDING AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN TOILET AND AT DISHMACHINE/MOP SINK AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLUTER TOP OF ICE MACHINE,MUST NOT USE AS STORAGE DEVICE.