LATIN AMERICAN REST & LOUNGE.

BROKEN HANDLE ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPLACE. DOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.INTERIOR LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER,NEED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES IN PREP AND REAR AREA WITH GRIME ON THEM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS.CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELVES.

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEANING ALL FLOORS,CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALLS TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

HOLES ON WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING WALL TILES ON WALL BY THE ENTRANCE KITCKEN/STORAGE AREA(WEST SIDE).SEALHOLES AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES. WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY FOOD STAINS,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUS BE PROVIDED ON EACH EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

OUTSIDE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR WITH A LOT OF ITEMS ON CEMENT FLOOR FROM EMPTY CONTAINERS TO FULL CONTAINERS WITH OIL,CARDBOARDS ETC. EMPTY PROPANE TANKS,SPILLAGE ON FLOOR ETC.HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF THE CONTAINER AND GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE DOOR AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED6"0FF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

BROKEN HANDLE ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPLACE. DOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.INTERIOR LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER,NEED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES IN PREP AND REAR AREA WITH GRIME ON THEM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS.CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELVES.

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEANING ALL FLOORS,CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALLS TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

HOLES ON WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING WALL TILES ON WALL BY THE ENTRANCE KITCKEN/STORAGE AREA(WEST SIDE).SEALHOLES AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES. WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY FOOD STAINS,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

THE FOLLOWING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED:EXPOSED THE SAID SINK HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT AT FRONT BAR ARE NOT FIRM TO WALLS.TO OBTAIN HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR NEED TO PUSH FORWARD THE SINK. MUST REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPATMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE WITH AIR TEMP OF 57.1F. WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7 TO 60F.BOTH OF BUSINESS THERMOMETERS(INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE UNITS AT 60F). POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS: COOKED FOOD(PORK,BLOOD SAUSAGE,GROUND BEEF CHEESE ETC. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES WORKING ON UNIT.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE UNIT DUE TO ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

ALSO FOUND 105 POUND OF RAW PORK INSIDE THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED SINK AT TEMP OF 57.4F TO 58.9F. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS LEFT INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINCE YESTERDAY IN WATER TO DEFROST. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57.3F; HAM AT TEMP OF 56.3F; MAYO AT TEMP OF 60.4F. DOUGH FILLED WITH COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 53.6F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.5F TO 50F; CORN WRAP IN FRESH CHHESE AT TEMP OF 47.1F; COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.1F; RAW MARINED CHICHEN AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F; RAW PORK AT TEMP OF 47.9F; DEFROSTED FISH AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 47.8F; PORK SOLID GREASE THAT IS USED TO COOK PORK AT TEMP OF 49.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW;HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.ALL FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 500,VALUE 1000 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND WASH BOWL WITH ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER,NO WATER PROVIDED AT OTHER HANDLE. NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS. OWNER STATED HOT WATER LINE WAS CUT OFF. TAGGED WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER TWO WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.(EMPLOYEE WERE PREPARING FOOD).PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

PRVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-19-15,REPORT#1453964 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. #35- WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #37-TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #40ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 3-31-16 WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

THE FOLLOWING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED:EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,EXPOSED THE SAID SINK HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT AT FRONT BAR ARE NOT FIRM TO WALLS.TO OBTAIN HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR NEED TO PUSH FORWARD THE SINK. MUST REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

HANGED PLASTIC CURTAINS BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTERED ON THEM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPATMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIS EMPLOYEES.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED PORK 75 LBS $175.00 57.4 DEGREES ROASTED PORK 13 LBS 56.2 DEGREES STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL COOKED FOODS. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 88 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, FOUND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, MANAGER FILLED SOAP DISPENSORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIS EMPLOYEES.

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FOUR STAINLESS STEEL LIDS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LIDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER.

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 90.5F, POTATO BALLS WITH BEEF 90.8F, SAUSAGE 91.6F, PORK 96.3F, EMPANADAS WITH BEEF AND CHICKEN 102.6F STORED UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $70 OF COOKED FOOD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND HOLDING UNITS.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES).

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1146462 ON 7-11-13. 30- FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 35-CEILING IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL. 36-LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULB. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERRIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

REPAIR WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REGRIGERATOR.

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

Freezer chest lid in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged.

Cooking equipment, prep table, counter, coolers, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floor in prep area, under and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and replace missing floor

Ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.

Light bulb in rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature found warmer in front display area at 133.4 F and reach-in prep cooler in prep area at 55.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods in both. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below and warmer must maintain at least 140 F or above. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on both units. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Potentially hazarodous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display or service. Found cooked ready to eat foods in warmer at improper temperature. Found 1 lb of Cooked Sausage at 133.0 F, 1 lb Stuffed Potatoes at 119.3 F, 1 lb Banana Dumplings at 123.4 F, 4 lbs Empanadas at 123.7 F. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $30, 7 lbs Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

Freezer chest lid in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged.

Cooking equipment, prep table, counter, coolers, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Floor in prep area, under and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and replace missing floor tile.

Ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.

Light bulb in rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK 166.9f HOT HOLDING,BEEF 169.0F,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Clean multi-use utensils and kitchen equipments stored on shelvings must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

Detail Clean and degrease the sides of cooking equipment and surfaces.

Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning including basement storage areas.

Must remove pieces of unused kitchen equipments stored on floors in basement,properly store cleaning equipments in a designated area.

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place,Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS,MAINTAIN CLEAN,SANITARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ,LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES MORE THAN 15 IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP BOX.NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,IN CLUTTERED DJ BOOTH AREA,ON CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.MENTIONED CONDITIONS WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/PINK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BENEATH WITH STANDING WATER,NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED DRAIN LINE MUST BE DISPENSING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR AREAS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND BAR, STORAGE AREAS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUSTS ON THE FILTERS OF THE HOOD AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN KITCHEN BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AT BASEBOARDS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILETROOMS.

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 ALL LEAKING WATER LINES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRIP PAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MENS TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A GAS CONNECTED OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE HOOD FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE THE OVEN OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING REAR YARD AREA,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

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 75 MICE DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN DAILY, SINCE THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA

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 REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR KITCHEN AREA

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. PREVUIOS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, DATED: 6/16/2011, FOR VIOLATION #18, OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND VIOLATION #19, OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE CRITACAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

SEE VIOLATION #14

SEE VIOLATION #14

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING SEWER WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, INCLUDING BEVERAGE AND OTHER DRY STORAGE ITEMS. STRONG, FOUL ODORS, SEWER WATER ALL OVER FLOOR AND POOLED IN SOME AREAS. PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION, TO REPAIR ANY PLUMBING LEAKS, ROD DRAIN AND/OR BACK-UP. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED COLD AND HOT FOODS BEING TRANSPORTED IN A VAN THATS NOT HEATED, AND OR COLD, WITH NO COLD OR HOT BOXES TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO TRANSPORT FOODS TO KEEP TEMPERATURE OF FOODS SAFE 40'F, AND BELOW FOR COLD AND 140'F, AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS, FOODS WERE JUST COOKED, AND REMOVED FROM COOLER TO TRANSPORT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD FEST, ALSO OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT ON TOP OF COUNTER TABLES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

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 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 POUNDS 0F COOKED POLK AND GROUND BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55-60'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMP AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOODS 40' AND BELOW WHEN STORED INSIDE COOLER CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THREE SINK IMPROPERLY, SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES ONLY IN ONE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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 65 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 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. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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 MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 1/22/2010, REPORT #58267, FOR VIOLATIONS 32, 35, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE LARGE POT AND PANS THATS NOT ABLE TO EMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOORS THROUGH-OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

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 PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA, AND RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BATHROOM

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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE BACK AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

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.FOUND 3 COMP SINK IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION NOT SET-UP PROPERLY FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING,NO SINK STOPPERS,NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR SAID AREA.

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.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS 15-20 COUNT IN CLUTTERED CABINETS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF BASINS OF SINKS,CABINETS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR ETC.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.

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.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.