Ancien

Observed reach in prep cooler at improper (ambient air) temperature of 63.7F. Instructed all refrigeration must be held @ 40F or less at all times. Cooler has been tagged and held for inspection and may not be used until repaired. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler: uncooked eggs @ 53.1F; deli meat (ham) @ 52.9F; assorted cheeses @ 51.1F - 51.8F; salmon @ 52.3F; and hummus @ 51.4F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 10 lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates cost to be approximately $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Observed approximately 20 live ants on floor of prep area. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on floors throughout prep area, along walls and under equipment; and on floor in rear storage area near restroom. Instructed to remove all ants and mouse droppings. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious citation 7-38-020.

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (chicken, lattes with milk, etc.) Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Instructed must have original certificate posted in plain view at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

Observed dark groves in heavily soiled/stained cutting board on reach in prep cooler. Must replace or resurface to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

Observed excessive grease (black, thick) build up on grill press. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Observed excessive dirt and food debris under all equipment in front prep and rear storage area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Observed items stored throughout facility. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floors to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Observed pipes directly above 3 compartment and 1 compartment sinks in prep area. Must completely encase all pipes when in prep area. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in restroom. Must detail clean and maintain same. Observed wrench used as a handle on hot water handle on 3 compartment sink. Observed no cold water handle on 3 compartment sink. Must provide hot and cold water handles for 3 compartment sink. (hot and cold water available). Must maintains same. Observed hot water handle not working in 1 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

Must place a thermometer inside all refrigeration, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

Must provide proof of food handler training for all food handling employees. Must maintain records on site.

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROPERLY REGISTERING AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

NOTED PIPES RUNNING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY ENCASE PIPES.

MUST CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ELIMINATE FOUL ODORS.