GATOR'S RESTAURANT.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM JAN. 19, 2011 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #24,29 AS DESCRIBED IN REPORT BELOW. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.

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. VIOLATION OBSERVED TODAY. OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR AREA WHERE SOME CLUTTER WAS REMOVED. MUST CLEAN AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY COME OUT TO SERVICE.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED.

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. ONE OF TWO FAUCET NECKS MISSING AT THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. UNABLE TO FILL UP ONE COMPARTMENT (WASH) WITH MISSING FAUCET. SINK MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL----SEE #14 ABOVE.

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 REMAINING FROM FEB. 2010 WHICH WERE TO BE CORRECTED BY MAY 01, 2010 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #34,35,36 UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL---SEE #14 ABOVE

: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON REAR WALL OF KITCHEN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODED AREA AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING BOX, SURFACE AREAS UNDER GRILL, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. CORRECT BY JAN. 26, 2011. CORRECT THE FOLLOWING BY APRIL 19, 2011: MUST REPAINT ALL AREAS IN KITCHEN WITH CHIPPED PAINT, REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE OBSERVED IN FRONT AREA AND KITCHEN, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ANY OTHER HOLES OBSERVED.

CLEAN OFF DRIPPING RESIDUE FROM THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED.

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. ONE OF TWO FAUCET NECKS MISSING AT THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE. UNABLE TO FILL UP ONE COMPARTMENT (WASH) WITH MISSING FAUCET. SINK MUST BE IN GOOD CONDITION AND OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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 REMAINING FROM FEB. 2010 WHICH WERE TO BE CORRECTED BY MAY 01, 2010 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #34,35,36

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN POTATO DICER ON REAR WALL OF KITCHEN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOODED AREA AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING BOX, SURFACE AREAS UNDER GRILL, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, ETC.

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK. CORRECT BY JAN. 26, 2011. CORRECT THE FOLLOWING BY APRIL 19, 2011: MUST REPAINT ALL AREAS IN KITCHEN WITH CHIPPED PAINT, REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING WHERE OBSERVED IN FRONT AREA AND KITCHEN, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AROUND PIPES AND ANY OTHER HOLES OBSERVED.

CLEAN OFF DRIPPING RESIDUE FROM THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

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. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POTENTIAL RODENT HARBORAGE.

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. OBSERVED TWO CIGARETTE BUTTS IN TOILET IN WASHROOM AND CIGARETTE ASHES ON HOT HOLDING FOOD BOX IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FIFTEEN FEET FROM THE ENTRANCE OR EXIT DOOR. ALSO INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO SMOKE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO DUTIES IN KITCHEN.

Invoice on premises dated 10/05/09 has no license # and no license for Ben The Exterminator was found in the active pest control business listing, Ms. Guichard notified and State of Illinois was contacted regarding a possible unlicensed pest control operator. A re inspection date of Feb 16, 2010 was ordered by Ms. Guichard for compliance. An up to date logbook from a licensed pest control operator must be available for review at that time or the business license may be suspended .

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager on premises during food preparation.

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors under and behind the sinks and cooking equipment.

Repair the damaged ceiling above the mop sink.

Clean off dripping residue from the kitchen light shields.

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. No proof of pest control available during inspection.

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. Garbage overflowing from dumpster in the rear of said store.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. No certified manager during food preparation and service.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors under and behind the sinks and cooking equipment.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Repair the damaged ceiling above the mop sink.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Clean off dripping residue from the kitchen light shields.