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Restaurant: Calihan Catering
Address: 833 W Haines St, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Catering
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Nov 19, 2012

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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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING ALL KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,UTILITY CARTS,SHELVING,FAN COVERS IN ALL COOLERS,CAN OPENERS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED ETC..
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.A DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SERVICE IS REQUIRED--312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF BOXED FOODS STORED ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS,WALK-IN-FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED,PROTECTED.
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES/DISHROOM,SIDE DOCK DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. CONTAINER LID MISSING,EXCESSIVE WEEDS ALL ALONG WEEST PERIMETER OF BUILDING POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANMING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH HANDSINK.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.ABATED.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.ABATED.
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.ABATED.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.ABATED.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF SMALL,LARGE LIVE ROACHES INSIDE COOKING STOVES,OVENS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,PASTRY/BAKING AREAS,AND DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED ON SHELVINGS,RACKS,ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE CATERING OPERATION INCLUDING DISHWASHING AREAS,DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOCK OVERHEAD DOOR 1/4' MODE OF ENTRY AT RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF SAID DOOR SEAL ALL FOUNDATION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS) AND RODENT POISON MUST BE STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER THAT IS ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN PROCESS OF COOLING METHOD.COOKED LENTIL SOUPS AT 100-140F,COOKED BEAN SOUP AT 140F,BLACK BEAN PEPPER SOUP AT 100 F(ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME FOR MENTIONED FOODS). ALSO COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON STORAGE SHELF AT FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 80.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED 10 GALLONS,5#S OF COOKED CHICKEN OF FOOD WORTH $122. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS STOVES,OVENS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN SIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS/LOCKERS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIORS OF DRAWERS AT PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND WOODEN PILLARS WERE NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS.FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.NOTE:STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED, ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WOODEN PILLARS, AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE ORGANIZED,MAINTAINED AND REMOVE STANDING WATER AREAS.
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS.
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS LOOSE,COMING OFF THE WALL,REPAIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS BY THE PASTRY/BAKING FOOD AREAS.
ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED,DATED TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES MORE THAN 25 IN GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLERS,OVEN & LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON SITE.MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT OF SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/1/12.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.STILL FINDING CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE PREP AREAS STOVES,OVENS,SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING IN SIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS/LOCKERS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIORS OF DRAWERS AT PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ALL REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
Inspector Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND LIQUOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND WOODEN PILLARS WERE NOTED IN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS.FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.NOTE:STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS.WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE MENTIONED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED, ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WOODEN PILLARS, AROUND ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPPING READY TO EAT FOODS,TOUCHING DIRTY TRASH BINS,CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES,ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
MUST CLEAN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS ALSO REAPIR WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF PREP SINK PASTRY PREP AREA.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.
CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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