LA PIRAMIDE RESTAURANT CORPORATION.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN MEAT (ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CORRECTLY SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE, SALT ETC)

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ABOVE REAR PARTY ROOM.

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS AND TAKE OUT CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE STORAGE SHELVES AND ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

NOTED EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND IMPROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH OVER FREEZER COVER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

OBSERVED THAT CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED WITH HOLES AND LOTS OF SPIDER WEBS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/07/2019 REPORT #2288360 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42.090 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE, ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. -

FOUND RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOOR TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS (ICE MACHINE)IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BASEMENT STAIRCASE/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

LABEL THE SALSA AND MEXICAN MILK INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN COOER IN THE FRONT AREA AND MIANTAIN.

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM AND ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE, GRILL AND DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS BENEATH THE SHELVING WHERE THE BLENDER IS STORED,MUST MAINTAIN AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. RUSTY SHELF INSIDE THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. OBSERVED INTERIOR LID DAMAGED TO THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SELVINGS INSIDE COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND SHELVINGS ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS AND LOOSE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.