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FOUND 1800 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, HAM, PEPPERONI, CUT VEGETABLES, COLESLAW, BEEF, SHRIMP, AND PORK) IN THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.3F-60.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOUND 8 COCKROACHES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE BOTH PIZZA OVENS AND THE 2 LARGE STAND MIXERS.

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.

FOUND 10 COCKROACHES ON PREMISES (BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER NEAR THE DINING ROOM DOORS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOUND 15 COCKROACHES LOCATED BEHIND THE MORTORIZED WHEELCHAIR NEXT TO PEPSI COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.

FOUND 20 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE, MARINARA), VALUED AT $35, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 50.3F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOUND 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BAR AREA AND 4 ROACHES IN FACILITY (STAIRWAY AND MOP CLOSET). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA.

OVER 20 LIVE AND DYING COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE REAR WORK TABLES. OVER 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE SODA GUN HOLDER AND SINK IN THE BAR. CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP THE GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE THE ROACHES ARE LIVING AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. THE PREMISES WAS TREATED BY GREEN TARGET PEST CONTROL ON 9/14/2013.

THE KNIVES AND KNIFE HOLDERS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDERS. THE BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS AND SINKS ARE WET AND DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS.

THE DIRTY DISH TABLE HAS DIRTY SUPPORTS AND A ROTTEN WOOD BASE WERE ROACHES ARE HARBORING, REMOVE THE ROTTED WOOD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. THE WALL ABOVE THE PIZZA CUTTING AREA HAS PEELING TAPE WHERE THE WALL PANELING MEETS, REMOVE THE TAPE AND RESEAL THE AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER HAS DIRTY RACKS INSIDE AND THE 2ND FLOOR WALK IN COOLER DOOR IS FILTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER DOORS AND INTERIORS.

THE REAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM HAVE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE ROUGH, DAMAGED AND POORLY REPAIRED (BEHIND THE MIXERS, ALONG THE SOUTHEAST KITCHEN HALLWAY), SEAL THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE AND ARE BROWN, CLEAN THE SHIELDS.

STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION TO WIPE THE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT REGULARLY.

CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.FOUND MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF KITCHEN(INSIDE THE HOT COOKING GRILL),BAR,CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM,DISHMACHINE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.FOUND 1 DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN 3RD FLOOR BY JUNKED CAR TIRES/RIMS,2 LIVE ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR BY THE PIZZA PREP STATION.THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS(DOORS).MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,LARGE WHITE MIXERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,CABINETS AND ATTACHED TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS ETC.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BENEATH COOKING OVEN WHERE NOTED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES ALSO VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL AND WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.SEAL OPENINGS ON THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WHERE NOTED.

DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE NEAT,SANITARY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE AND FROM INSIDE THE TOOL ROOM SAME AREA.

WE OBSERVED OVER 400 PLUS RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TMTC)TOO MANY TO COUNT.FOUND IN THE KITCHEN-FOOD PREP AREAS ON BOTTOM SHELVINGS OF FOOD PREP TABLES NEAR THE CARDBOARD PIZZA BOARDS,ON THE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE 2 LITER SODAS ARE KEPT NEAR THE KITCHEN,ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR,BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE UNIT ON PIPES,ON THE INTERIOR MOTOR COMPONENTS ON THE SIDE PANELS OF THE LARGE PIZZA OVENS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,CUSTOMERS DINING AREAS(BENEATH SEATING BOOTHS),BAR,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS,LAUNDRY ROOM.FOUND ONE (1) DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM.ALSO THE NORTH EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY,THE EAST DELIVERY/PICK-UP DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALSO A SCREEN IS NEEDED AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE KITCHEN FOOD-PREP AREA,RODENT PROOF WALK-IN-COOLER DOORS APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY-MUST BE RODENT PROOF ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOODS ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A HALF BUS PAN OF WATER FROM CONDENSER UNIT THAT IS DRIPPING ON SHELVINGS WHERE FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER#1 IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED 1ST FLOOR.ALSO,OBSERVED (3) OPEN BUS PANS OF SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER#2 IN THE 2ND FLOOR,CHEESE PRODUCT NOW DISCARDED TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$300 . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED BENEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE FOODS STORED. ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,LARGE WHITE MIXERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE UNIT,CABINETS AND ATTACHED TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AREAS ETC.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON COVING BENEATH COOKING OVEN WHERE NOTED AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.

WALLS ALONG THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES AND SEAL OPENINGS ON THE WALLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL PIPES ALSO VOID SPACES BETWEEN WALL AND WALK-IN-COOLER 2ND FLOOR.

DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,TO REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP AND REPAIR WATER LEAK COMING FROM BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO LEAK AT PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE UNIT.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS,LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE NEAT,SANITARY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALSO REMOVE CLUTTERED ARTICLES FROM TOP OF WALK-IN-COOLER 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,FROM BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES ETC.

OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION, IN OFFICE ARE, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPING IN DINING AREA, AND 1 ROACH IN KITCHEN, ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS, AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR SURFACE, PIZZA OVEN AND FRYERS

FLOORS NEEDS CLEANING UNDER EQUIPMENT, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THATS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR, TO CLEAN UNDER

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ON LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLERS

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, AND PROVIDE MISSING SEAT TO TOILET COMMODE IN SAME BATHROOM

MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, AN ADDITION SINK NEAR BY

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BAR,KITCHEN,CUSTOMERS DINING ROOM,2ND FLOOR,3RD FLOOR, 1 DEAD MOUSE FOUND IN 3RD FLOOR BY DIRTY DEEP FRYER,1 LIVE ROACH NOTED ON WALL BY THE 2COMP SINK DISHMACHINE,ALSO 4-5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.FRONT,REAR DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOMS ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS).MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED,REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.NO CITATION ISSUED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A DLOOR DRAIN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD PREP/PIZZA PREP STATIONS,ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING 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 WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,SLOW DRAINAGE AT CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ALSO VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 3 DRUM BARRELS OF PIZZA SAUCE AT 44.4-46.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 45 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH $200 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,PREPARING FOODS,CHANGING SOILED GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MUST FREQUENTLY WASH HANDS AFTER EACH POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE,UNACCESSIBLE,LACKING HAND PAPERTOWELS AT THIS TIME.ALSO FOUND NO SOAP/HAND PAPER TOWELS AT BAR AREA AT THIS TIME. MUST INSTALL,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.WE OBSERVED OVER 300 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TOO MANY TO COUNT(TMTC) ON 1ST FLOOR BAR,KITCHEN,2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, EQUIPMENT IN THE DISH WASHING,PREP AREA ,OVER 30 LIVE MAGGOTS ON LOWER CLUTTERED DAMAGED WALL BY PIZZA PREP STATION,1 LIVE ROACH NOTED ON CLUTTERED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.ALSO SOUTH MAIN DOORS,EAST DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED 1/2" MODE OF ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEFS,PIZZAS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO A DLOOR DRAIN,REPLACE/REMOVE RUST ON SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINK AND TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED, PREP TABLES,HOOD AND FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

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 THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENINGS ON STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOMS AND 4" COVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHES ON WALLS ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD PREP/PIZZA PREP STATIONS,REPLACE BROKEN DOOR ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM ALSO HANDSINK CABINET SAME AREA IS LOOSE IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING 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 WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 2 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE,SLOW DRAINAGE AT CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ALSO VENTILATION COVERS DUSTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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.REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas.WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE PREMISES WE OBSERVED ASH TRAY WITH ASHES/CIGARETTE BUTTS BENEATH SHELVING AT REAR SIDE CARRY OUT SERVICE STATION,CIGARRETE ASHES ON FLOOR AREAS LEADING UP TO 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS.NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-020(C).

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PIZZA PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION.FOUND 10pds OF SAUSAGE AT 56.4F,15pds GRATED CHEESE=58.9F,2pds COOKED VEGGIES AT 58.0F,10pds PEPPERONI 56.3F,AND 5pds.PIZZA SAUCE AT 60.2F RESPECTIVELY ON PIZZA PREP AREA,CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ABOVE SAID FOODS,AT THE TOTAL COST OF $150.00. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO MAINTAIN ABOVE SAID FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

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. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED 8 HOUSEFLIES AT REAR OF PIZZA PREP AREA.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO GET RID OF SAID HOUSE FLIES BY RE INSPECTION.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER BY PIZZA PREP AREA.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY OPENING UNDER ABOUT 1 1/2-2". ABOUT 15-50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA,ON FLOOR IN SW PIZZA OVEN UNDER SHELF,ON 2NDFL IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR UNDER SHELF USED FOR DRY STORAGE,AND ON FLOORS BEHIND ABOVE SAID WALK IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MICE DROPPING AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,AND PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-01-10.

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. OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ACTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS ON 2NDFL ,AND ON 1STFL NOT INVERT,ALSO PIZZA CARD BOARDS STORED ON BARE FLOOR PRODUCT BOXES IN WALK IN COOLER ON 2NDFL.INSTRUCTED MANAGER INVERT AND ELEVAT 6"FL,AT ALL TIMES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS ON 2NDFL. WITH WATER AND DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANIND AND MAINTAINING DRY AT ALL TIMES. COVER OPENINGS ON FLOOR DRAINS.