Med Kitchen

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in a standup 1 door cooler at rear prep kitchen, Instructed to provide.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Employees personal items stored on shelf above food prep tables, Instructed to remove.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoop placed inside ice maker between ice cubes. Instructed to keep off ice cubes.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Employees personal Items stored on shelf above food prep table, Instructed to keep away.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON FOOD CONTAINERS SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO STORED AWAY FROM FOOD CLEAN CONTAINERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION VENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP COOKING AREA SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2555668 CONDUCTED ON 05/12/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#57) 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAIN...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED VEGETABLES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 110F LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F - 63F. OF SLICED TOMATOES AND SLICED BEED LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER ON HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN A...

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND CUTTING BOARD LOCATED IN REAR PREP STAINED (BLACK AND YELLOW) WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. GARBAGE RECEPTALES MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHTFITTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2473193 ON 1/27/21: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE ...

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 CEILING TILES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ALONG THE WALL IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT ON READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER PREP AND CUT/DICE READY TO TOMATO & CUCUMBER, WITH BARE HANDS IN SIDE REAR PREP AREA (LARGE CONTAINER). INFORMED FOOD HANDLER AND PERSON IN CHARGE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH R...

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. ONE 5 POUND PAN OF SPINACH PIE AT 102.9 DEGREES F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED 135 DEGREES F OR ABOVE PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARY ...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE SERVING/ PREPPING FOOD, FOOD HANDLERS MISSING HAIR RESTRAINTS (NET/HATS, VISOR) IN FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FACILITY WALLS AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND ORGANIC MATERIAL IN REAR WARE WASHING ARE OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND PREPACKAGED COOKIES, DESSERTS NOT LABELED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LABELED WITH LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

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

EXTERIOR OF PAN STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, SOUR CREAM) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST ON ALL THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY AZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER COLD LINE.APPROX 6LBS OF HUMMUS-46.7F,1LB OF COOKED EGGPLANT-45.1F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICA...

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

WALLS NOT CLEAN IN DISHROOM,MOP ROOM AND NEAR WALK IN COOLER BY STORAGE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOC...

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHEESE, CHICKEN, SLICED VEGETABLES) IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE SIDES, ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED DIRTY GASKETS ON THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOC...

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE COLD HOLDING AREA LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK NEXT TO SMALL PREP TABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL AT CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD AND DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN CEILING LIGHT PANELS AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

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

INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER NEEDS DEFROSTING AND CLEANING TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.

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

NOTED BROKEN FLOOR SEAL IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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

GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS & INTERIOR FLOOR OF SMALL COOLER AT FRONT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

BROKEN FLOOR SEAL AT DISHROOM AREA MUST BE RE-SURFACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER 3-COMP SINK & AROUND GREASE TRAPS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repai...

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR COOK'S LINE MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

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. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PRO...