GRACE AFRICAN RESTAURANT.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOT#15322610 DATED 4/3/15. #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY THE THERMOMETERS DURING INSPECTION.

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

FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.

DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHELLED EGGS AND PEELED HARDBOILED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 80.3F, ONE CONTAINER OF FISH ON THE FLOOR AT 60.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF FISH AT 61.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

F0UND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED BY POTS AND PANS ON THE FLOOR AND PANS INSIDE OF THE SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER REMOVE ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER MY REQUEST. HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA AND THE SINK CANNOT BE OBSTRUCTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

MUST REMOVE OR DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND RE-ORGANIZE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED VEGETABLE STORED ON TOP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 89.6F; COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 105.9F; COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ARE AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND #13. VALUE $57. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AND BROKEN .LID LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT IS LOCATED AT EAST WALL OF THE BASEMENT.

OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED HAS A LID TO REHEAT FOOD,ALSO MELTED BAG STOCK ON POT ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY LIDS TO REHEAT FOOD

DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PREP AREA TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP/REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT SAID AREA.

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT OFFICE AND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/24/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL GAP AT WALL/FLOOR BASE.

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

OFFICE AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED THORUGHOUT (BIKES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE TOPS BETWEEN 71.4 F AND 124.8 F- FISH SOUP, COOKED NOODLES, RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW OR 140 F AND ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #614694 DATED ON 01/13/12 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPSECTION (09/13/12)- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR, #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTIALION HOOD COVER AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/UNCLEAN WALLS.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE STEAMTABLE.

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM.

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED TODAY CHEST FREEZER EMPTY,NO FOOD HOWEVER IS STILL TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REMOVE. PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVELY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS. OBSERVED TODAY STOPPERS PROVIDED, HOWEVER NOT THE RIGHT STOPPERS.MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.

FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COODED TURKEY TAIL AT TEMP OF 76.4F, STORED INSIDE THE OVEN(WHICH IT WAS OFF); ALSO AT SAME LOCATION COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 68.2F.FOUND COOKED AND PELEED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 76.4F;STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP TABLE.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 7, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 74082-14

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SUCH AS DIRTY RAGS,TO CLEAN THE PREP SURFACE,THAN LEFT THE KITCHEN(OENING THE DOOR WHICH THE SURFACE IS DIRTY) WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO BASEMENT AND RETURNED WITH A CONTAINER WHICH SHE PUSHED FOOD WITH BARE HANDS FROM ONE POT TO THE OTHER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 5, VALUE 5.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000074082-14

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND OF CORNER THE REFRIGERATOR(NORTH-WEST SIDE).ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH BEHIND THE DOOR OF MOP SINK/ STORAGE.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,WITH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF IT(1/2" TO 1"),INSTRUCTED TO FIX.ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGES IN BASEMENT AREA, NO KEYS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.KEY HAS BEEN REQUEST SINCE 2009.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074083-15

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,FISH ALL DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUPS) WERE PREPARED AND STORED.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER HE WAS CALLED VIA PHONE BY EMPLOYEES,(30 MINUTES LATER).INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074083-15

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY AND GARBAGE PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA, ALSO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,ALSO LEAKING WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.