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Restaurant: Bite
Address: 1039 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Dec 19, 2012

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100

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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 INSPECTION REPORT#124636 2/27/09 #32 MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF TABLES.#33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.#34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE.#35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING,AROUND PIPES,CLEAN FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM.#41 REMOVE ALL NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE REAR OF PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.
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. HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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.ABATED.
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.HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ABATED.

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA

OBSERVED (2) CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL 12 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ OR BY E-MAIL REQUEST: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES ALONG SIDE OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE LACKING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,SCRAMBLED EGGS, SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 608223 DATED:6/13/11. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA 09/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE 09/13/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR 09/13/2011 37 None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY 09/13/2011 44 The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA 09/13/2011. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY 12/14/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

Violation #18 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
Violation #29 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.
Violation #37 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

Violation #18 now corrected.
Violation #29 now corrected.
Violation #37 now corrected.
Violation #42 now corrected.

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