Golden Teardrops

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/F...

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

4-202.16: OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE...

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

4-101.17: OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

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

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAS PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE EGGS WERE COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVI...

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING AT PREP TABLE, DRINKING FROM A SODA WITHOUT A LID, AND PLACING THAT CUP ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST CONSUME BEVERAGES/FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS AT 72.5F AND 69.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100�F. PRIORITY ...

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACK AT BAR, NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL ON PREP EQUIPMENT ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. NOTED RUSTED STORAGE RACK AT BAR, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURF...

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

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN OUTDOOR WALK IN COOLER, ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SO SURFACES CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED NEXT TO 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE RAW WOOD SHELVES, SURFACES NOTED WOOD IN SAID STORAGE AREA TO BE WATER DAMAGED AND HAVE MOLD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD. TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOODEN FLOOR IN PREP AREA WARPING WHERE PAINT COATINGS HAVE PEELING OFF WOOD IS EXPOSED AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. I.E. DEEP FRYER WHEELS DIGGING INTO WRAPING WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST ...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2590487 CONDUCTED ON 3/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED(55) 6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE D...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2580690 DATED 8-24-23. VIOLATION 51.BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.PRIORITY ...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINES WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE FOR BOTH ICE MACHINES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 2 CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW ONIONS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS FOR A READY-TO-EAT FOOD PRODUCT (PICO DE GALLO SALSA). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-0...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 61.3F, FISH AT 55.6F, CREMA SAUCE AT 77.1F, PICO DE GALLO AT 55.8F, CUT WATERMELON AT 57F, OCTOPUS AT 48.7F, GROUND BEEF AT 5...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE PROVIDED ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (CEVICHE) AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO THE REMINDER STATEM...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT WATERMELON AND OCTOPUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION IS...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE DISH MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/10/21 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATIO...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE LARGE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS ...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,MIRRORS,HALLWAY WALL LEADING TO 2ND FL.1ST FL. PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/28/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ON 2ND FL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,FRYER CABINET.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER 2ND FL. DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND UNDER DUMP SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT ,2ND FL. FURNACE AREA STORAGE CLOSETS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WALL VENT IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.OUTSIDE OF FURNACE ROOM

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AND THE BASEMENT BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH MACHINES SO THAT A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE IS D...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47-50F, CHEESE AT 49.3F, HOT DOGS AT 44.6F, CUT MELON AT 50.7F, EGGS AT 46.2F,...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIOR...

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR GUACAMOLE AND SALSA STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLEGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

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

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- FOUND 15LBS OF BREAKFAST TACOS (EACH CONTAIN EGG, CHEESE) UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE KITCHEN AT A TEMPERATURE OF 107.6F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. FACILITY DISCARDED SAID FOODS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- IN THE WALK IN COOLER FOUND 17LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F AND 18LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 48F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED UN...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

- FOUND NO REMINDER ON MENUS (DISCLOSURE IS ON MENUS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL APPROPRIATE MENU ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (OR OTHER CLEAR SYSTEM ASSOCIATING FOOD ITEMS WITH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

- FOUND IN USE FOOD UTENSILS BEING STORED IN SANITIZER WATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

- FOUND UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION BY WRAPPING OR COVERING AND TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED THE WOOD SHELF NEXT TO THE 1ST FLOOR BAR DISH MACHINE TO BE WET AND HAVE WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND SINK DRAINS IN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM ALL SINK DRAINS. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA LOCATED ON THE...