Big Rays Grill, Inc.

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND GLUEBOARDS FULL OF ROACHES (SOME WERE STILL ALIVE) ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE HALL LEADING TO THE REAR AREA, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.

THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET BOWL IS RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TOILET BOWL TO REMOVE RUST STAINS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH PLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOAST TWO DIFFERENT TIMES FROM THE TOASTER WITH OUT HAVING GLOVES ON, TISSUE PAPER NOR UTENSIL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

OBSEREVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER TOOL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT,UNDER MOP SINK,NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,NEXT TO JUICE COOLER.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF 10-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN DISH WASHING AREA,GASKET OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,COFFEE AREA,UNDER SIDE CREVICE OF SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/28/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES.

MUST REMOVE ICE SCOPS FROM ON TOP OF SOILED TOWEL ON ICE MACHINE AND FROM ON TOP OF ICE IN SODA MACHINE AND STORE PROPERLY

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVER DISH STORAGE SHELF.

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR GLOVES OR PROVIDE TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS.

MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE LIDS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES,TOOL STORAGE SHELF,SODA CADDY,POP COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND WATER LINE FOR COFFEE.

MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPRING ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ,LEAVES,EMPTY CANS AND BANANA PEELS ON TOP.OVER GROWN WEEDS AROUND THE SAME.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM LID ,CUT DOWN WEEDS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,GAPS AND CREVICES IN WALLS,SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM,SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED,CEILING VENTS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND WOOD FLOOR PALLET IN PREP AREA.

ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.

FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM IF USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN/.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285722 DATED 4/24/2019. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRYING THEM ON A SOILED TOWEL. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A HANDWASHING SINK OR APPROVED AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING FACILITY AND AY NOT CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN A SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR WAREWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HIS BARE HANDS WITHOUT GLOVES WHILE APPLYING TOMATO AND LETTUCE(READY TO EAT FOOD) TO A BURGER. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

FOUND NO HAND WASH SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED CHICKEN GYRO(49F) AND GYRO MEAT(49.9) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 23LBS VALUED AT $90. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (HOT DOGS, GYRO SAUCE, CUT TOMATOES,CHICKEN , ETC.) STORED INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THAT WERE SOILED AND NOT STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

FOUND NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES. A TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS SHALL BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

OBSERVED THE GRILL, FRYER, ETC WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS TOOLS, PERSONAL ITEMS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN

FOUND NON SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

3 DOZEN EGGS ON COUNTERTOP AT 83.1F. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. $20 VALUE 5LBS.

POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED MULTIPLE TIMES BY FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING MONEY, AND THEN PROCEEDING TO PREPARE FOOD WITH BARE HANDS (TOAST, CHEESE. FOOD HANDLER DID NOT WASH HANDS AT ANY POINT. INSTD ON IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING INBETWEEN CHANGING TASKS AND ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

NUMEROUS LIVE (OVER 15) AND DEAD HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON PREMISES. FRONT DOORS OPEN TO AIR. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND PROVIDE 1/16 MESH SCREEN FOR DOORS OR KEEP DOORS CLOSED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

RAW WOOD NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF FREEZER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. ALL DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THRU-OUT INCLUDING TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. ALL ATTACHED PIPING AND OUTLETS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

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 REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,OPENINGS AT SIDES AND BOTTOM SIDE AREAS OF DOOR. APPROX 1/4 INCH AREAS. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHTFITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG LOWER WALLS OF HALLWAY WHERE BASEBOARD IS MISSING.MUST REPLACE.

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HOT WATER HANDLE OF FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.