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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE OTHER SIDE OF STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND POOLS OF WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619273 DATED 6/17/2025; VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) "OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH ICE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DISH RACKS, POTS, SKILLETS, AND PANS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH RACKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD RESIDUE IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARDS AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS AND INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE DISHMACHINE AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABEL AND DATE ON READY TO EAT FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN, REFRIED BEANS ETC ) STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP COOLER FOR OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A DATE LABEL ON ALL READY TO EAT F...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2574364 ISSUED ON 04-17-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AR...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. I...

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLES INSIDE A TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) ...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING PANELS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, HAND WASH SINKS, HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED GRIME BUILD-UP, TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, AND BAND SAW I...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

: NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FLOOR SURFACE IS DAMP WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, HAND WASH SINKS, HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES WITH ACCUMULATED GRIME BUILD-UP, TABLES AND COUNTERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP, AND BAND SAW I...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR SURFACE DAMP WITH STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW-LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON PREP AREA 3-DOOR COOLER TABLETOP- COOKED SHREDDED CHICKEN HELD AT 53.4 F AND COOKED PORK HELD AT 52.2 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, SHELVES, DISHMACHINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2523056 DATED ON 08/21/21 NOT CORRECTED-#43 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MIN...

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/HOLES ON CEILING AT DISHROOM AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATI...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL CONTAINERS OF DRY FOOD IN STORAGE AREA

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPE ABOVE THE PREP SINK MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION, ALSO ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING,EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF ICE. REPAIR CAUSE.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS, IN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE. REPAIR ISSUE

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

CUTTING BOARDS ON COLD UNITS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN CO...

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

OBSERVED PIECE OF DIRTY,POUROUS, GRIMED WOOD HOLDING UP DRAIN BOARD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,.EASILY CLEANBLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT BOTH WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN DISH ROOM .MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN HEAD WATER SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPLACE.WATER SPRAYER AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE REPAIRED WITH DIRTY PLASTIC BAG.REPAIR CAUSE

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO GARBAGE LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH SOLID GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO SPLATTERED ON GROUND AND BRICK WALL.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUTH IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NOTED THE KITCHEN PIPES SEALED WITH SPONGE/FOAM SOUNDPROOFING MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND ...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-18-2021, REPORT #2463944 #38) 6-202.15 FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP. #49) 4-601.11(C) FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM. (1/4 INCH GAP). MUST SEAL INSTALL NEW DOOR SWEEP.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT ICE CREAM SERVICE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, TABLES AND COUNTERS, AND BAND SAW. MUST CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND CRACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. MUST REPAIR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,GARBAGE,ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED COOK HAVING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING TORTILLAS, CHEESE, LETTUCE AND TOMATO. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 50F-52F CONTAINING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $25 AT 51F, 10 LBS OF STEAK VALUED AT $30 AT 51F, 5 LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 52F VALUED AT $20 AND 10 LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $25 AT 51F. ALL FOOD ...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUE...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 COOLERS AT 52F CONTAINING TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN AND PORK. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. 1 COOLER ON NORTH SIDE WAS REPAIRED AND TAG WAS REMOVED AND COOLER ON SOUTH SIDE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND REMAI...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DRIED PEPPERS STORED ON SECOND FLOOR WITH A CEILING LEAKING INTO A LARGE PLASTIC TUB. ALL DRIED PEPPERS WERE MOVED TO DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. NO FOOD IS TO BE STORED ON SECOND FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF METAL PREP TABLES ON NORTH SIDE OF COOKING RUSTY AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GASKETS OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD PARTCLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS OF NORTHSIDE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS ON SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CIELING ON SECOND FLOOR IN DISREAIR DUE TO LEAKING CONDITION. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTIAN FLOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT DATED 9/11/18 REPORT # 2214134 NOT CORRECTED. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION...

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

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012(A)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

3-801.11D NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPPING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN DID THE FOLLOWING:- -SERVED CHEESE AND LETTUCE FROM THE SERVICE PREP COOLER ONTO A CUSTOMER'S PLATE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING SPOONS OR TONGS. -WENT BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THEN TO ...

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES.....ALSO NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE MACHINE WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

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

4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE.

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

4-501.11(A)(B)(C) NOTED OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THICK DIRT ENCRUSTED INSIDE THE RAILINGS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTA...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-202.11 NOTED FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT ON CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED MISSING TILE AND HOLE ON WALL BY THE COOKING STOVE, STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF ALL COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE IN THE STEAM TABLE AT 171.2F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1975846 ON 11-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.#33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF...

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

BULK SUGAR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED COOLER ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLEAN UNEVEN SURFACES AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.

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

CEMENT FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING BROKEN CEMENT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DISH AREA/COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HAND SINK SOAP DISPENSER EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS, REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, THE STEPS OF THE STAIRS GOING TO THE BASEMENT, AND 2ND FLOOR, WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT UNDER THE PALLETS, INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ND WALK IN FREEZER, THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, NE...

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE SHELVE WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BROOM AND MOP STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND STORED THEM ON THE MOP SINK AREA, NOT ON THE PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE FAUCET.