FRIDA ROOM.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY -TO- EAT POTATOES WITH HIS BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. DISH MACHINE SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED STEAK AND EGGS ON DIGITAL MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO REMINDER OR WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATING THAT SAID FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

FOUND APPROX. 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE, IN LEFT CORNER OF CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE, ON LEFT SIDE AND BEHIND COOLERS AT FRONT BAR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AT ENTRANCE HALLWAY OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROX 15 SMALL FLIES, LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO EXIT DOOR AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP. ALSO NOTED BASEMENT EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING.

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 5 LBS OF PULLED RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 49F-50.1F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF DELI HAM AT 48.7F, ABOUT 25 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 49.7F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 50.2F, AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF DICED/SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL FOODS DISCARD ABOUT $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3-603.11 OBSERVED SOME ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE FOR THE ITEMS (EGG,BEEF ITEMS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 39F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN A CORNER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE STORED IN THE BASEMENT, AND ABOUT 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PHOTOS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN OVEN AND FRYER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WORN AND STAINED PASTRY SPATULAS STORE ON THE WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND REPLACE SPATULAS.

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE WALKIN COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON PREMISES MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH. EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.

DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO SANITIZER( 0 PPM, WITH HIS, AND MY TEST STRIPS)BEING AUTOMATIC DISPENSED INTO DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED/REINSPECTION IS CONDUCTED. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME,7-38-025 PRIORITY FUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SCRAMBLED EGGS IN A CONTAINER ON THE PREP TABLE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: HAMBURGERS AT 48.2F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND SAUSAGE AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOODS (SANDWICHES, TORTILLA CHIPS, ETC.) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, DELI TISSUE, ETC. SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT TOUCHED WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO, OBSERVED COMMON TOWELS BEING USED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SINGLE-USE TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AFTER WASHING THEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

NO SANITIZING RINSE WAS DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WHILE IT WAS IN USE AND FULL OF DISHES AND UTENSILS. A BOTTLE OF CHLOROX BEACH WAS HOOKED UP VIA A PLASTIC LINE TO USE AS SANITIZER FOR THE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER CHEMICALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES FOR THE MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE BAR WHERE COFFEE AND OTHER DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED 2 FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS MAY NOT BE HUNG IN FOOD PREPARATION OR STORAGE AREAS. THE FLY STRIPS WERE REMOVED BY THE MANAGER DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND STORED EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, OBSERVED IMPROPER PEST CONTROL MEASURES. OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT AND POISON ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL OPEN RODENT BAIT/POISON AND PLACE IT IN CLOSED CONTAINERS ONLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED. OBSERVED GARBAGE STORED OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LID COULD NOT BE CLOSED. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE DUMPSTER AND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE IN THE COURTYARD BEHIND THE RESTAURANT AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT AND KEEP IT FREE OF GARBAGE AND LITTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS AT 189.3F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1933148 ON 6/21/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

REMOVE THE BROKEN WOOD PIECES AND INTACT WOOD PILES FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS AND EQUIPMENT INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN REACH-IN COOLER, UNCOVERED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED FOOD, UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO SLICED HASH BROWNS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SIDE COUNTER.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS, COMPRESSOR/FANS IN REACH-IN COOLERS, STOVE, FRYERS, OVEN, PREP TABLES, SLICER, SHELVING UNITS, ETC

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINLINES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING PLATES, CONTAINERS, UTENSILS, PITCHER IN DISH MACHINE WITH NO SANITIZER. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACKING UP AND SLOWLY DRAINING IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FAN GUARD IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR UPRIGHT FREEZERS.

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM COFFEE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION OF ENROLLMENT BY 7-1-15.

OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER FOOD PREP AREA, NO BARRIER, NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND HAVE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.ALSO,THE REAR DOOR MUST BE RODENT-PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION OR REGISTRATION FORM FOR ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE.

REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES THAT ARE STORED ON THE SHELVING AREA,REPAINT WOODEN DRY STOARGE SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND ELEVATE ITEMS OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.ALSO,PATCH HOLES ON FLOOR NEAR THE HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA.

REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR COOLER STORAGE AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MAKER,COFFEE EXPRESSO UNIT,MOP SINK.