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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/COFFEE PREP WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

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 VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/COFFEE PREP WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE FRONT WALL ELECTRONIC DISPLAY MENU AND PAPER MENUS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 1/4" INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE ON NORTH WALL ABOVE THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE RACK.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2370090 DATED:05/04/2020 37- 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME...

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (05/04/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), NO C...

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG SALT, SUGAR, RICE, FLOOR ETC).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE DINING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE CORE VIOLATION

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT REAR OF FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER WHICH MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELD AT FOOD PREP/3-COMP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CAPS ON SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

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

DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 45.8F, 1/2 LB; PICO DE GALLO AT 69.0F, 1 LB; TONGUE AT 46,8F, 1 1/2 LB; CHORIZO AT 56.0F, 1 1/2 LB; AND SHRIMP AT 56.0F, 2 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENT...

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

EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. SIDE OF THE DOOR WITH I/4 OF AN INCH GAP AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS,BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES UPPER AND LOWER SHELVE,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND CLOSE TO THE REACH IN TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE

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

DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLE UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRONT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING,

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

LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA AND CEILING VENTS ABOVE CASH REGISTER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 04/28/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1537412, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN OR ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING A...

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING,

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

WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

NO END CAPS ON LIGHTS REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN OR ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA OR REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floor in rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, and bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

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

MUST LABEL ALL WHITE DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR BOTTOM SHELVINGS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY BOTTOMS OF SHELVINGS NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS IN NEED FOR DETAIL CLEANING.ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FREEZER AND CLEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

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

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.