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Restaurant: Lou Mitchell's
Address: 565 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: May 10, 2012

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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)
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.

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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: 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.

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.
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.
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.
THE LARGE STAINLESS STEEL BOWL WITH THE DIRTY HOLE IN THE BOTTOM WAS TAKEN TO THE GARBAGE AT THIS TIME.
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.
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.

NO EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FOUND AT THIS TIME, SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL FOLLOWED UP ON MARCH 2ND, 2011. HOLES IN CEILINGS FILLED IN.
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THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HAVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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ICE SCOOP HOLDER INSTALLED.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT MAIN KITCHEN LINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS UNDER HOOD.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UPSTAIRS KITCHEN HTO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LICHTSHIELD IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AT BASEMENT WITH A SHATTERPROOF BULB.
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.

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