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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND BEEF GYRO MEAT AT 124F AND SLICED CHICKEN AT 89F IN THE STEAM WELL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT-HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIO...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. SLICED TURKEY, SLICED HAM, SLICED CAPICOLA, TUNA SALAD, MOZARELLA, CREAM CHEESE, AND GARDEN CREAM CHEESE ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION REPORTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT FROM SMITHEREEN PEST CONTROL ON SITE IS 2/14/2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG ...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE/PREPARE FOOD AND WHO DO NOT HAVE A FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP ON SITE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/22/22 REPORT #2559681 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR PROPERLY SEAL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. ...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICED TURKEY AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SALAMI FOUND AT 45.8F, SWISS CHEESE FOUND AT 60.1F, AMERICAN CHEESE FOUND AT 60.3F, SPRING SALAD FOUND A...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR PROPERLY SEAL.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CREAM CHEESE SLICES ,PIES, AND YOGURT PARFAITS, COOKIES WITHOUT PROPER LABELING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING NAME,INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS,SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS.P...

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES, CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES FOR PREPPING

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVES IN REAR PREP, AND ON EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHILI AND CREAM OF POTATO SOUP)LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS ) ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CREAM CHEESE SLICES ,PIES, AND YOGURT PARFAITS, COOKIES WITHOUT PROPER LABELING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING NAME,INGREDIENTS, CONTENTS,SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS....

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOWL , ON WALL NEAR COFFEE MACHINE, AND ON CUTTING BOARDS NEAR COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ...

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES, CUTS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES FOR PREPPING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVES IN REAR PREP, AND ON EXTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES ...

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

4.202.15 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. PIERCING PARTS MUST BE READILY REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.501.11 MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF STORAGE UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH A CITY SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. DISCONTINUE USING SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR PREP, MUST INSTALL CORRECT FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL BEHIND KETTLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 6- RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA,APPX.8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN PREP AND DINING AREA.ALSO APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF NORTH DINING AREA DOOR AND REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SAN...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT PIPE IS SEPERATED FROM DRAINLINE PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED OR TURNED ON FROM SINK IT POURS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON...

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

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

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA THAT IS NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ROLLING CART,ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOWER SODA CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALLBASES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR PREP TABLE,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT FRONT WINDOW NEXT TO RADIATOR.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS F...

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.