HEMA'S KITCHEN.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; LAMB, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1633062, DATED 3/18/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #30 MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS #32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #34 MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS. #38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM. #43 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MUST INVERT UTENSILS IN PREP AREA TO AVOID CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPAIR CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FRAME TO CHEMICAL CLOSET, CLOSET DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REPAIR SWINGING DOORS LEADING TO THE KITCHEN, THEY ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVES, DRIED FOOD PRESENT. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA, EXTREAMLY FOUL ODOR COMING FROM THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, LEVEL OFF THE KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SOUTH WALL. FOOD ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MUST REPAIR MISSING WALL EDGE IN FRONT WINDOW. REPAIR DETACHED/HANGING CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING FACE,HAIR AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE,ANOTHER PERSON ON CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING (PEPPERS AND RAW ONIONS) ON CUTTING BOARD,ANOTHER ONE HANDLING DIRTY AND CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1583211 10/20/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKETS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.#33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FANGUARDS OF THE 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP,MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE THRU-OUT SURFACES,THE CART WITH SPICES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#34-CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.#45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,REGISTER AREA,ELECTRICAL CLOSET.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TRIM AND BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING/DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION COVER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH & DINING AREAS.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET & REGISTER.

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS AND BROOMS.

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FOUND ONE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE AT 60.0F. ON TOP OF SMALL TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHEN IS COLD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AND WHEN IS HOT MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR HIGHER ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $7.00,TOTAL 4 LBS.

MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE THRU-OUT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CART WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN.

CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT THRU-OUT THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FOR THE EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,WITH ONE INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF THE DOOR AND OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE DOOR OVER ONE INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. FRONT INSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON TH BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO LABELED AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH RICE AND FLOUR.

INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS,TRAYS UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CART WITH SPICES, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE,MOP SINK AND ALL THE CABINET/SHELVES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND WET FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DRY THE FLOOR ALL THE TIMES.

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER /HOOD(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP). STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT. SINK NOT SET TO WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION AFTER BEING NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-16-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.#35-MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD.#42- HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY STORE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE CRACKED LID ON BULK FLOUR CONTAINER.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS INSIDE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

DIRTY SPICE FOOD CART ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING FLOOR TILE AND TILE GROUTING WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 47.4F, AND YOGURT AT 43.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND UTENSILS WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. NO SANITIZER WAS FOUND ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT SENT AN EMPLOYEE TO BUY A CONTAINER OF BLEACH AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE DISHES WITH A CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE GREASE HAS ACCUMULATED.

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST FILL IN ANY GAPS BETWEEN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD. SEAL THE GAP IN THE CORNER OF THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE BREAD OVEN.

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND LINE COOLER AT 58.4F. WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F. SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL @ 312-746-5426.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED SPINACH @ 54.8F, 1LB COOKED LENTIL @ 58.1F, 1LB COOKED CHICKEN @ 51F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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. FOODS STORED IN FREEZER BUT BE IN CLEANABLE CONTAINERS AND COVERED, NOT PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN LID OF BULK RICE CONTAINERS, MUST REPLACE. METAL PREP TABLE AND ROUND OVEN BEING ELEVATED WITH BRICKS WRAPPED IN TIN FOIL. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE ICE BIN MUST CLEAN,

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN UTILITY MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT OF FLOORS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. DIRTY LINENS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED ON CLEAN PREP TABLE.