GREEK ISLANDS RESTAURANT.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN STILL WATER INSIDE OF ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS RANGING FROM 83-91.0F DURING INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON FLOOR AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN ALL 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ISSUED DURING TODAY'S INSPECTION) NOTE: VIOLATION NOT PREVIOUSLY NOTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO ROLLING CART AND PREP HANDSINK NEAR STEAM TABLES TOO SHORT (4INCHES) FOR SPLASHING WATER AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST INSTALL A PROPER SPLASHGUARD THAT WOULD AID IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE (180F) FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM, FAMILY WASHROOM AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

NOTED BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOTED SEVERAL ENCASED PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TORN/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ENCASING ON PIPES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ABOVE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE AREA.

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312509 CONDUCTED ON 9/18/2019: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SALT, FLOUR, BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

OBSERVED DISH WARE STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT DISHES SHOULD BE INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Found retail food establishment making own yogurt on premises. Instructed to contact the Illinois Department of Public Health for approval at DPH.dairy@illinois.gov . Instructed to cease making yogurt until approved by IDPH. If found making yogurt without IDPH approval, citation will be issued. 120lbs of Yogurt, at a value of $80.00 was (voluntarily discarded) at this time. NO CITATION ISSUED, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets in the following reaching cooler units, steam table line, salad station. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed no stoppers at 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times. Observed rust and chipped paint on wire shelving racks in meat and sea food walk in coolers. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal and/or replace with food grade surface. Observed drop in cold plate at both ice bins in bar, in contact with ice for public consumption. Informed manager that drop-in cold plates, drain lines, carbonators, tubing, etc. are not acceptable in ice bins (cold plates are to be built integrally with the ice bin). Instructed to install food grade grade surface/barrier to keep ice from consumption separate, from drop in cold plate, drain lines, etc. Maintain at all times.

Observed excessive grease build on hood filters above grill station adjacent to steam table line. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Observed door sweep on rear exit door slightly skewed. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed manager to adjust. Maintain at all times.

Observed slow draining exposed hand at main bar. Instructed manager to find source/repair and maintain at all times.

Observed rust in the following areas: on vent cover on wall of meat cutting room; on bottom of large free standing mixer; on interior lip of ice chute of ice machine (on the right) in basement. Must remove all rust, or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Found small hole in wall under sink in employee restroom. Must repair and maintain to prevent pest entry. Observed damaged ceiling tile over front hot station. Must repair and maintain same.

Observed lights not functioning in the following areas: 5 lights over cooking line in kitchen; 2 lights in dish area, and 2 lights in front hot line area. Must repair or replace all lighting. Must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

Observed slow draining hand sink in salad prep area. Must repair and maintain same.

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON THE BAR HAND SINK TO PROTECT THE DRAIN BOARDS ON EITHER SIDE. OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWER LINES OVER FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: ABOVE CONDIMENTS AND PACKAGING IN DRY STORAGE AND ABOVE BOTTLED WATER IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE EXPOSED LINES, OR, PROVIDE GUTTERS UNDER THE SEWER LINES WHERE THEY CROSS OVER FOOD STORAGE.

MUST CLEAN THE DEBRIS AND GARBAGE FROM THE FLOORS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.

OBSERVED THAT THE BAR HANDSINK DRAIN IS SLOW. OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN AND THE LEAK.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE COCA COLA COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE STEAM TABLES. (MUST PROTECT THE CUTTING BOARD AT ALL TIMES)

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUNS AND HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON SITE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS GLOVED HANDS IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY STANDING WATER AND CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOOD. ALSO NOTED A FOOD HANDLER WASH HIS HANDS IN A HAND SINK WITHOUT USING SOAP. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS WIPING HANDS ON SOILED WASH CLOTHS ATTACHED TO THEIR UNIFORMS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED AT A HAND SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO ADVISED MANAGER THAT REUSEABLE TOWELS MAY NOT BE USED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE STEAM TABLES. (MUST PROTECT THE CUTTING BOARD AT ALL TIMES)

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP SURFACES AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SODA GUNS AND HOLSTERS IN THE BAR AREA.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK IN COOLER 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MISSING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS IN DISH AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER STATED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE INSPECTION THAT HIS WATER RESERVE STORAGE TANK BURST DURING LUNCH AND THAT PLUMBERS WERE ON SITE REPAIRING TANK. THE HOT WATER TANK WAS STILL WORKING BUT WAS DISCCONNECTED FROM THE STORAGE TANK FOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL OPERATION MUST CEASE UNTIL RECONNECTED AND HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED AT ALL SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FAN OUT SIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT. REPLACE TWO WALL TILE AT LOWER WALL UNDER SHELF IN REAR WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE NOTED; TILE FELL OFF WALL.

MUST DRY WET FLOORS AT KITCHEN AND UNDER 3COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST REGROUT WALLBASE AT STAFF TOILET HANDSINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST REPAIR LEAKY LEAKY FAUCET AT 1COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA BY THE GRILLS.

THE BASEMENT SANITATION AREA HAS DIRTY GAPS AND CREVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE DISHROOM TRAY HOLDER ATTACHED TO THE WALL HAS FOOD BUILDUP IN THE BOTTOM; CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY HOLDER.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE DIPPING WELL IS DIRTY AND NEEDS A DAILY CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE MISSING GROUT UNDER THE MEAT GRINDER AND DESSERT COOLER AND HAVE GAPS IN THE BASEBOARDS AROUND THE FISH PREP AREA. CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL IN THE FISH WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY, THE PANTRY SPRINKLER HEAD IS LEAKING AND THE BASEMENT SANITATION AREA HAS DIRTY GAPS AND CREVICES IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

THE REAR POT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER LEAK, REPAIR PLUMBING.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF VENTS AT BOTH ENDS OF DISHMACHINE, PIPES UNDER REAR 3-COMP SINK-DUE TO FOOD STAINS,DUST,GREASE.

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER; CLEAN A LIGHT SHIELD BY WALK-IN COOLER ACROSS REAR DOOR.

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. MUST FIX LEAK AT MIDDLE COMP. OF REAR 3-COMP SINK & THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE SAME SINK.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Some cutting boards with dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must keep floors dry around ice macines in basement. Must fix some floor grouting in some sections od dishroom & main kitchen also.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. In terior of hoods above cooking equipment & any attachments around hood must be free of dust/grease build-up. Water stained ceiling tiles above dishmachine must be replaced.