BLANCO & NEGRO RESTAURANT.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 6 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE A CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR,OPEN POISON PELLETS MORE THAN 10 ON FLOOR AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,ALL BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE BROUGHT- UP TO CODE WITH ALL LEGIBLE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,MAP LOCATION AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS,FORKS ATORED AT FRONT COOK LINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT GASKETS,FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREAS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT REAR BAR AREAS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE REAR WEST WALLS THAT LEAD INTO THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS,REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM NOT SHIELDED.

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. FOUND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA ALSO WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK ON TO FLOOR WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON.

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 REMOVE BUILDING MATERIALS STORED AT REAR AREAS,OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AREA PREP COOLER & REAR AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP & FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN FRONT AREA.

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & BOTH REAR DOORS,MOLDED CEILINGS & WALLS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN REAR BAR AREA.STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA.

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA.

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN COOLER ,MISSING HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT MOP SINK.

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES & CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR BAR AREA.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAIN LINE AT FLOOR DRAIN BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK & POOLING ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AREA PREP COOLER & REAR AREA CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP & FOIL & CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER & PREP COOLERS.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN FRONT AREA.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT & BOTH REAR DOORS,MOLDED CEILINGS & WALLS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN REAR BAR AREA.STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS,WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BAR AREA.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS IN BAR AREA.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DRAIN LINE IN WALK IN COOLER ,MISSING HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE AT MOP SINK.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.

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 ELEVATE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES & CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR BAR AREA.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

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. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. VIOLATION STILL EXIST.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES SAME AREA, STOVE, MEAT SLICER AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT 3RD PREP AREA.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DINING ROOMS, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, ALSO SEAL FLOOR AT 3RD PREP AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST PAINT DINING ROOM WEST WALL, REAR BAR AREA WASHROOMS WALLS AND CEILINGS AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT PREMISES, ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST REPAIR WASHROOMS HAND BOWLS FAUCETS IN REAR BAR AREA.

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.