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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT# 2050039 5/9/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF REFRIGERATORS,FREEZERS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,BAR AREA LED...

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS,PLATES ON DINING ROOM TABLE

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN COO...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND DOLLIE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOP AT BAR,SHELVING UNITS ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA .

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM DOUBLE SWINGING DOORS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS & HOOD, WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND REMOVE TAPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND FOR REFRIGERATORS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,OR ELIMINATE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNIT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND REAR HALL WAY

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WIPING NOSE WITH PLASTIC GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED MAKING STEAK SANDWICH & WIPING CHIN AND MAKING FOOD AND OTHER FOOD HANDLER IS WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES WHILE HANDLING DIRTY AND CL...

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FRONT BAR HAND SINK WITH A LARGE GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK AND NO SOAP & TOWELS,REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A KNIFE STORED INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.ITEMS REMOVE FROM SINKS AND SO...

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND CHEST FREEZER,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATOR,FREEZERS AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE OF CABINET AT BAR,UNDER SHELVING UNI...

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS,PLATES ON DINING ROOM TABLE.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST DEFROST CHE...

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MEAT SLICER,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS AND DOLLIE,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,COUNTER TOP AT BAR,SHELVING UNITS ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA .

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

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM DOUBLE SWINGING DOORS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS & HOOD, WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND REMOVE TAPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS AND FOR REFRIGERATORS.

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,OR ELIMINATE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNIT ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND REAR HALL WAY.

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

OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED THE SMALL AND MEDIUM BOX FREEZERS, AND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR SLICER.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. STORAGE SHELVING MUST PROVIDE EASY ACCESS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. LID OF FAR REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL. FR...

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

RUSTY PAINT BUCKET ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO PROP UP SINK. MUST REMOVE.

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

CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FREEZER/COOLER STORAGE ROOMS NOT SMOOTH OR CLEANABLE. CEILING MATERIAL IS INSULATION. MUST PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE RUSTY BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF RAW CHICKEN, PORK AND BEEF IN GROCERY BAGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW, FRESH UNCOVERED LEMONS, CELERY, CUCUMBERS AND LETTUCE WITH CHICKEN DRIPPING DOWN ONTO FRESH PRODUCE. PRODUCE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-...

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MANAGEMENT WENT TO THE STORE AND PURCHASED BLEACH DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-5-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.#33- Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(d...

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

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

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT, INSIDE COOLERS, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP, COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. TOP OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER WHERE TOWELS ARE LOCATED FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIV...

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

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

RUSTY PAINT BUCKET ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED TO PROP UP SINK. MUST REMOVE. DIRTY FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BOTH REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FREEZER/COOLER STORAGE ROOMS NOT SMOOTH OR CLEANABLE. CEILING MATERIAL IS INSULATION. MUST PROVIDE CEILING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SIN...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE RUSTY BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR FRONT SERVER COOLERS.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, mus properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed. caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (102'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED:...

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY SHELF IN BOTTOM OF REACH-IN COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG PORK, BEEF, COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, S...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.-----------MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FIITING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

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

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...

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. NOTED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE (ICE BIN AND IN ICE MACHINE). INSTRUCTED ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN...