CHICAGO PIT STOP BBQ.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

SEE VIOLATION #59

OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-9-24 REPORT #2589413 #54 OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AREA IS BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER: COOKED SAUSAGES AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. 9 BAGS OF SAUSAGES AT 10 LBS EACH. TOTAL COST $300 90 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

OBSERVED TRAPPED, DEAD RODENT BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BREAD CARTS IN REAR AREA, BENEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH SHELVES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKING RIBS OFF THE GRILL, CUT, AND PUT THE RIBS IN A CONTAINER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS (WITHOUT CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD), AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CONTAINER OF TURKEY RIBS IN THE MICROWAVE TO HEAT UP RIBS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CUT RIBS BEFORE GOING INTO THE MICROWAVE WAS 105.2F. THERE WAS NO TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON SITE FOR TO SHOW THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REHEAT PREVIOUSLY COOKED FOODS TO ITS PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AND MUST SERVE AT A TEMPERATURE OF ATLEAST 135F FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATIONS ABOVE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH A LINK SAUSAGES AND CHICKEN. THE RANGES OF THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE (54.9F-61.5F). MANAGER DISCARDED 12-15 ZIPLOC BAGS WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 150 LBS. $350.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A FREEZER BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION; APPROXIMATELY 200-250 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW, INSIDE THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE SAME SAID FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, BELOW ON THE INSIDE THE INTERTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEPFRYING UNITS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON BOTH LEVELS OF THE BLACK CART WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED ON TOP NEAR THE GRILL, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GRILL WHERE WOOD AND BOXES ARE STORED, AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE WOODEN PALLET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK.

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/07/2022, REPORT #2560434 #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 146.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING IN FRONT BRICK WALL IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBIRS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOD (RIVS 199/7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLERS, HOT LINKS 63.6F-71.6F, POTATOES 55.2F-63F, RIB TIPS 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F-64.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS, AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECRICAL OUTLETS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING IN FRONT BRICK WALL IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVE DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBIRS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING AMBIENT AIR IN ANY COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED INTERIOR COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER POSTED SIGNAGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

OBSERVED 25 BOXES OF RAW MEAT SITTING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WAS FILLED WITH 22 BOXES. SEVERAL PREP COOLERS(ONE 2 DOOR AND ONE 3 DOOR) ARE OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR ALL PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MONITORING AMBIENT AIR IN ANY COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PRINTED COPIES OF SERVICE REPORTS AND STATE LICENSE FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C)

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED INTERIOR COOLING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND REPAIR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF UNWANTED PESTS.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO POSTED FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 32 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN MOP/ FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

NO VALID FOOD CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC ON DUTY. FOODS BEING PREPARED, PORK RIBS 164.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF COOLER. APPROX (4) 5LB BAGS OF TURKEY LINKS AT 65.0F AND 5LB CONTAINER OF POTATOE SALAD AT 64.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $ 150.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE GRILLS LOCATED. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD UP AND DIRTY. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PIT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN PIT COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

observed approx. 5-lbs of cooked pork links at 46.0f and 4-lbs of cooked chicken at 45.3f, 2-LBS OF BAKED BEANS AT 45.9F inside cooler at improper temperatures. instructed to maintain (TCS) foods at 41.0f or below. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMTER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

OBSERVED FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELS.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 71 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ALONG FLOOR BY FRONT WINDOW AND LEDGE, BOTTOM PREP TABLE UNDER PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

OBSERVEDBOTTOM STORAGE AREA OF TABLES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PIPES ALING WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE, DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

OBSERVED OPENING IN LOWER COVING IN HOT WATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PIT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN PREP AREAS. MUST INSTALL.

PREVIOS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED,# 58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE FROM REPORT DATED 9-19-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES, MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE ALL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

PA 100-00367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; COOKED PORK 48.9F-55.6F, COOKED TURKEY LINKS 54.1-55.7F, POTATO SALAD 55.6F, COLESLAW 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN FREEZER.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREAS.

REPAIR SELD-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. DO NOT OVERSTOCK COOLERS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN PREP AREAS.

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTILITY SINK, ETC.

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.