SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HARAMBEE HOUSE BANQUETS & DUSTIES BUFFETS, INC..

BEAT. 18/100

11901 S LOOMIS ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 29, 2012 · failed

Failed 6 of 10 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 29
2012
FAILED
0 violations
MAY 28
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NEEDS MORE DETAILED CLEANING. CLEAN SAME.

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEEDS MORE DETAILED CLEANING IN CORNERS, UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN SAME.

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED MORE DETAILED CLEANING.

MAY 27
2011
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#543382 ON 5-18-11 18 FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN MECHANICAL ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN BANQUET STORAGE ROOM. 26 NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 33 CLEAN FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS. 35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.

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

HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/ REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS AND LIQUOR STORAGE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM AND BANQUET AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA, BANQUET AREA AND SOUTH LOBBY (IN ALL AREAS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MECHANICAL AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR SPRAYER ON SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.

MAY 25
2011
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. INADEQUATE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL SANITATION OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING WAIT STATION TRAYS WITH HOSE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN 3-COMP SINK OR DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED H72244

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#543382 ON 5-18-11 18 FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET IN MECHANICAL ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE. 26 NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. 29 PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. 33 CLEAN FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS. 35 CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.

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

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. INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR, CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET ROOMS AND LIQUOR STORAGE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM AND BANQUET AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, OFFICE, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA AND SOUTH LOBBY. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND REPAIR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM. REPAIR SPRAYER ON SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.

MAY 18
2011
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE FILE CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT ALONG NORTH WALL AND ON ELECTRICAL BOX (OUTSIDE LIGHTS AND TREE LIGHTS) ALONG SOUTH WALL IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN PAPER PRODUCT STORAGE ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS, BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR RUSTED AND IN POOR REPAIR, HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR, 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT SINKS IN WEST WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. NO TOILET TISSUE IN SOME STALLS IN WASHROOMS. TOILET TISSUE MUST BE SUPPLIED AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. STRONG URINE ODOR IN MEN KITCHEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN WASHROOMS. ALL TOILET FACILITIES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN, IN GOOD REPAIR AND FREE FROM ODORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #289281 ON 12-15-10 AND #289289 ON 1-14-11. 30/LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32 NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. 33/CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA. 34/FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM. 35/CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. 36/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD. 38/REPAIR LEAKING PIPE NEAR TOILET IN KITCHEN WOMEN WASHROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. COVER,LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

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. INVERT ALL CLEAN PLATES UNDER PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AND ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR, CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, ETC.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. PAINT SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA, STOVE, OVEN, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, SINKS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, BEVERAGE MACHINES, DRIP TRAY(STANDING WATER), ICE DISPENSER, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS, WATER FOUNTAIN NEAR WEST WASHROOMS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES, IN UTILITY ROOM (DEBRIS), DISH WASHING AREA (EXCESS WATER), KITCHEN OFFICE(SYRUP SPILLS, FOUL ODOR), UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, IN DRY STORAGE (RAW FISH), MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL ROOMS, AND ALL STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN WEST BANQUET ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET IN LINEN ROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, BANQUET STORAGE AREAS, ETC. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN MEN WASHROOM. REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN SOUTH LOBBY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND 2-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING STOPPER UNDER LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK (NOT ADEQUATELY HOLDING WATER). REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON DIPPER WELL. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON SINK IN KITCHEN MEN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. STORE CLEAN LINENS OFF FLOOR IN LINEN ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WAIT STATION IN KITCHEN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN PANS IN BANQUET BEVERAGE AREA.

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JAN 4
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR DOOR ON WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER IN BAR AREA, FRYERS AND BINS IN PREP AREA, SHELVES IN CATERING ROOM AND KITCHEN BEVERAGE AREA.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN LINEN ROOM UNDER SHELVES. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WEST BANQUET ROOM.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR STEAMER ALONG BASEBOARD. SEAL AND REPLACE LOOSE MOLDING ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING ABOVE BASEBOARD AND AROUND PIPE FITTING IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR SMALL VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE NEAR TOILET IN KITCHEN WOMENS WASHROOM.

DEC 15
2010
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTENSIL STORAGE ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND ON BOTTOM SHELF OF CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN LIQUOR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN LINEN ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WEST BANQUET STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX AND WATER HEATER ALSO ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: HARAMBEE EAST EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AN ALONG MIDDLE FRAME OF DOUBLE DOORS, VIP ROOM EMERGENCY EXIT 1/4" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR, KITCHEN REAR DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H70868

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE ON REPORT #284507 DATED 8-18-10 AND #284869 DATED 8-30-10: 31 PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN, 33 FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35 STORE STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS. 38 REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK. 41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H70868

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

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

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. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NON-TOXIC PAINT BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN LIQUOR STORAGE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED TILES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR STOPPERS AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. DISH MACHINE MUST BE OPERABLE.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BUCKETS NEAR POP MACHINE.

SEP 2
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.

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

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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE).

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

AUG 30
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.

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

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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE).

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

AUG 18
2010
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE FINAL RINSE 138.3F. 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 CITATION ISSUED H64469

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

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 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FILE CABINET IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER ALUMINUM PANS IN REAR STORAGE. 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BANQUET STORAGE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE UNUSED COOLER, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: BANQUET EXIT DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF RIGHT DOOR, REAR KITCHEN DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64469

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

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. PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND INVERT ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS, PLATES, ETC IN KITCHEN.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS. NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN CATERING EQUIPMENT ROOM (CHIPPED PAINT)

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

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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, SINKS, CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, POP MACHINES

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALL NEED REPAIR IN BANQUET STORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL LOCKED STORAGE AREAS (DRY STORAGE, LIQUOR, ETC).

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. REPAIR STOPPERS ON 3-COMP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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