Chiya Chai Cafe

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED YOGURT COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPERATING WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (RETAURANT MATERIALS, BOXES, STORAGE BINS, MIXERS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF ...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, SAMOSAS, CHICKEN, AND CHOPPED TOMATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SIT...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 2 HANDSINKS LOCATED IN (IN USE)REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILDUP ON INTERNAL LID DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 15 LBS CAULIFLOWER, 4 LBS SAMOSA, 10 LBS MASALA SAUCE. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS RANGED BETWEEN 50-58F AND STORED INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER ...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED YOGURT COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED, WITHOUT THERMOMETER INSIDE UNIT TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPERATING WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL KITCHENWARE (BOWLS, PANS, POTS, WORKING KITCHENWARE) STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (RETAURANT MATERIALS, BOXES, STORAGE BINS, MIXERS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL SAID ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASMENT PREP/STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN CURRY AT 64.3F AND 5 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT 63.2F.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 25 POUNDS TCS FOODS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE TO PREVENT SMALL FLIES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE ORGANIZED AND STORED UP OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND HALF WALL. CLEAN THE FOOD SPLASH ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 55F, LAMB AT 60F, PANEER CHEESE AT 59F, COOKED LENTILS AT 55F, AND COOKED RICE AT 57F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS ...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (FRIED EGGS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. ...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 55F INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAT...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND CUTTING BOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO QAC SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563914 ON 9/19/22 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (CARDBOARD BOXES, EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS, ETC). 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDL...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 206F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM (CARDBOARD BOXES, EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS, ETC).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA 1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND BAR (RIGHT SIDE 3-DOOR COOLER) COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR SAID LOCATION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHSROOMS DUE TO DOOR HANDLES. MUST SEAL HOLES IN BOTH WASHROOM WALLS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED LIVE ADULT MOTHS AND LARVAE AND AN UNIDENTIFIED SMALL CRAWLING INSECT ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF OPEN BAGS OF CORN MEAL AND FLOUR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE AFFECTED FOODS IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY 7-3...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 57.9F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $70. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES AND MOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE MOTHS ON THE WALL AND AROUND OPEN BA...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO TEST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION I...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, BUT IS MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE MOP SINK DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE DUST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WAS NOT ON DUTY.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,SOMAS,CHICKEN,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:35 A.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION - NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE ON CELL PHONE IN REAR PREP AREA ,THEN HE PUT IT DOWN AND THEN CONTINUED TO CUT ONIONS ON CUTTING BOARD.ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE HAD JUST CAME BACK IN TO FOOD PREP AREA AND PUT RAW CHICKEN INTO A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER,A MALE EMPL...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST COMPLETE DATE MARKINGS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE IN AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH AND OVERHEAD SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT PEELING WOOD SURFACE UNDER DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND THE WOOD SURFACE COUNTER TOP IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and maintain.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the front prep counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and ...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: on a cold, not operating flattop grill found 3lbs of cooked samosas at 75.1f, above an oven on a shelf found 2lbs of cooked chicken wings at 73.2f, in a steam table that was off and cold ...

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Observed the kitchen hand sink near the dish area to be blocked with a container of leafy greens. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible and clear at all times. Facility removed at time of inspection. Observed the basement exposed...

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed food not protected: found exposed waste water pipes above the basement prep/bottling area and above the front counter. Instructed facility to encase said pipes and maintain. Observed food not protected: found facility manually capping tea b...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed no pest control log book on site. Instructed facility to maintain service from a licensed pest control company with a complete log book (service receipts, IDPH license, and a map or list of bait stations). Serious violation 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed prepackaged food for customer grab and go not labeled. Instructed facility to label properly and maintain. Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall freezer and cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the kitchen dish machine. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed the front counter walls underneath the counter tops and the walls around the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a waste water pipe above the rear dining room tables. Instructed facility to encase and m...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining( Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found observed rear entrance door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on left side corner of door citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found/observed no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(chicken curry, creamy masala chicken, cooked vegetables, etc..)at time of inspection, citation ...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors behind dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.