Chef Art Smith'S Reunion Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE RESTOCK PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE WITH NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP SHELLSTOCK ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF MUSSELS ($15) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F. AND BELOW. MANGER DISCARDED 1 POUND CREAM CHEESE FROSTING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED VACUUM-PACKAGED BEEF ON SITE WITH NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ACQUIRE APPROVED VARIANCE AND HACCP PLAN. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF BEEF ($10), AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE PROGRAM ON THE PREMISES FOR VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED VARIANCE BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN SMALL SERVER AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN MAIN DISH AREA COVERED IN BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

BASE COOLER UNIT IN REAR PREP REMAINS TAGGED. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO HAVE TAG REMOVED BY A HEALTH INSPECTOR.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED (MUSSELS) TAGS MISSING, MANAGER ON DUTY INDICATED THEY WERE ALL TAGS WERE THROWN AWAY. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN RECORDS, PROPERLY MARK TAGS AND STORED THEM FOR 90 DAYS FROM DATE LAST ONE FROM BOX PREPARED OR SOLD TO RECORD DATES PRIORITY FOU...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN Rear PREP: 1 POUND OF MARINARA SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.5F, 2LBS OF PASTRAMI DEI MEAT AT TEMP OF 52.2F AND 1/2 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.3F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER 3 POUNDS, $10.00...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK AND EGG'S) MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE OR REMIND CONSUMERS OF SPECIFIC ITEMS SUCH AS STEAK AND EGGS THAT MAY BE UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSER 1. AN A...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

BASE COOLER IN REAR PREP AIMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES AT 52.5F, COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECION. FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN REAR PREP. FACILITY MUST REACH OUT TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG...

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

NOTED DELI CUPS STCAKED WHILE WET IN DISHWASHING AREA AND GLASS BOTTELS WITH SWING LID CLOSED WHILE WET IN SERVER STATION IN FRONT PREP, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL MULTI-UNTENSILSAND EQUIPMENT AFTER WSHING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS ELEVATION IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE, ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM FLO...

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE VIOLATION#60 NOTED USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOES NOT HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES; IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFA...

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSER. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN OUTDOOR STORAGE CLOSET. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS & NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE'S BELONGINGS IN MILK CRATES IN DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD ITEMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOODS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION# 47 RULE4-101.11(B, C, D, E) FROM INSPECTION REPORT#: 2582863 DATED 10/04/23 NOT CORRECTED. USING DISPOSABLE CUPS AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-90 CIT...

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping spoons and knives in-use in standing water at room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Using disposable cups as a scoop for bulk food containers. Instructed to use proper scoops.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Upper panel of ice maker interior surfaces not clean, Ice scoop holder with standing water. instructed to clean and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to have it in a clear view.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.