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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (REAR PREP AREA).

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

FOUND OVER 200 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES. (OVER 75 LIVE FLIES IN BAR AREA, 25 LIVE FLIES IN SODA GUN IN REAR PREP AREA, OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REM...

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2059674 ISSUED ON 06-06-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. #38 - I...

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.-----------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 4 DOOR PREP COOLER (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT).

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HAND SINK CABINETS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BAR AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA STORAGE RACKS AND FLOORS ALONG ...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP AREA, (2) KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/ COOKING AREA, CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, ...

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (ACROSS COOKING EQUIPMENT) AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (REAR PREP AREA).

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

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR MARGARITA MACHINE BEHIND BAR.--------- MUST REPAIR SLOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER).

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, STORING LIQUOR CONDIMENTS ON ICE INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE, SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 04/27/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1537355, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA. 34 INS...

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

HANDLE TO THREE DOOR PREP COOLER MISSING, MUST PROVIDE, SAME COOLER DOOR FALLING OFF HINGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND KNIVES NOT BEING STORED INSIDE KNIFE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED, MUST RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT, MUST ALL PERSONAL ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY,

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (IE COOKED RICE, SOUP, REFRIED BEANS, SHRIMP, OYSTERS, FISH ETC). NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED PER...

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND LOWER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AND IN BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezers.

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

Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in 2nd floor storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler, shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, storage areas shall be provided. Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed(2nd floor).

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

Missing light shields in storage areas(1st floor, 2nd floor), shall be provided.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.

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

FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG (WITH SERVICE REPORTS, LICENSE, CHEMICAL USED ETC.) SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE.------REAR (2) EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED. NOTED 1/4 INCHES GAP OR OPENING...

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID OR COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, SODA GUN HOLDER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE (2) CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REORGANIZE.