BENCHMARK BAR & GRILL.

ICE SCOOPS STORED ON ICE CUBES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, ALSO WHITE LARGE ICE BINS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

ICE BINS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BAR MISSING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WALL BEHIND LEMON SLICING PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT IN POOR, ROUGH AND DAMAGED DRY WALL, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS ( BAR, PREPARATION, DISH WASHING). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FOLLOWING AREAS : MAIN BAR (2), DISH ROOM, AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS : MAIN BAR (2), FOOD PREPARATION AREA (2), DISH ROOM, 2ND FLOOR BAR & ICE ROOM . ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (CHEESE SAUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. MENU PROVIDES DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (PUMPKIN SEEDS, GARLIC OIL, ETC.) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ANY ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

OBSERVED DRY GOODS STORED IN BASEMENT UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES (ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GUTTER SYSTEM TO PROTECT FOOD STORED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH, OR RELOCATE FOOD STORAGE AWAY FROM EXPOSED LINES.

OBSERVED CEILINGS IN BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND SODA STORAGE TO BE UNFINISHED/BARE DRYWALL. MUST PAINT/SEAL CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN LIQUOR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR COFFEE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED LEAK AT FRONT HANDSINK AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST REPAIR.

OBSERVED BOXES OF STORAGE ITEMS STORED IN THE AV CLOSET, SUCH THAT THE FAR WALL CAN'T BE ACCESSED FOR CLEANING OR PEST CONTROL. ALSO NOTED BOXES OF LIQUOR STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OVERFLOW LIQUOR ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT BROWN CHICKEN WING PLATES. FOUND VARIOUS PLATES WITH ROUGH AND CHIPPED SURFACES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE MAIN COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK ROOM BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATERS.

MUST REATTACH PVC WALL TO THE RIGHT OF THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST ADJUST THE TIMER AT THE FIRST HAND SINK ON THE 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM SO AS TO RUN A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND WATER RUNNING CYCLE NOT LONG ENOUGH.ALSO MUST DO SAME IN THE BASEMENT LADIES RESTROOM 1ST HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS/EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM/STORAGE ROOMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT KITCHEN DISHWASHER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS STORED IN STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN- COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 47.1F-48.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS/DISHWARES STORED ON SHELVINGS AT DISHWASHING AREA MUST PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON HOOD AREA ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH FOOD INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS INSIDE MEAT SLICER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED NO STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 44.9F IN THE LINE PREP COOLER, WHOLE CHICKENS AT 50F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND SOUP AT 68.3F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 43# OF FOOD WORTH $43. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

REPAIR THE RIGHT CENTER SINK IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S RESTROOM (NO HOT OR COLD WATER). THE WASHROOM HAS 3 OTHER WORKING HANDSINKS FOR USE.

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDER THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND SHRIMP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 44.6F, SHRIMP AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 50.7F, CUT TOMATOES AT 48.9F, CUT ONIONS AND GREEN PEPPERS AT 46.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.3-45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED A SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND DISCOLORATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND SIDE ALLEY EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE EXIT DOOR AND IN BETWEEN THE FRONT EXIT DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL EXTERIOR DOORS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE SUMP PUMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE 2014 IDPH CERTIFICATION AND A MAP OF ALL BAIT STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHEN WATER WAS DRAINED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, WASTE WATER WAS BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MUST INVERT PLATES ON THE COOK'S LINE.

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DRAWER PREP COOLER. REPLACE WOODEN PIZZA PADDLES WITH CHIPPED WOOD ENDS. MUST PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

DETAIL CLEAN THE SUPPLY VENT IN THE MOP CLOSET.

MUST STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

REPAIR THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FILL IN ALL HOLES AND SECURE THE FRP BOARD TO THE WALLS. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE OPEN GAP IN THE 2ND FLOOR WINDOW NEAR THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR.

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE STOVE.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL THE PREP COOLERS.

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

PLASTIC DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.

MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER TO RIGHT WASHBOWL (2IN ALL)IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, TURN OFF MACHINES AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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 and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, DINING AREA AND PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. TOM VELASQUEZ FROM TOM VEL EXTERMINATING IS ONSITE FOR A PEST INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE CEMENT AROUND THE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF GREASE. MUST POWERWASH THIS AREA TO REMOVE GREASE ON GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS, AND BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DOUGH MIXER ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED.

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 THE FIRE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT FROM THE KITCHEN.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNDER SMALL HOOD EXHAUST AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. STORED BREAD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATE FROM FLOOR.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST 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. FOUL ODOR IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AND SOILED LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY SOURCES OF FOUL ODOR.

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. ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FRONT BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REQUEST FAXED TO SUPERVISOR LOPEZ AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNDER SMALL HOOD EXHAUST AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. STORED BREAD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATE FROM FLOOR.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST 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. FOUL ODOR IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AND SOILED LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY SOURCES OF FOUL ODOR.

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. ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.