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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO ACCESSIBLE HANDSINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL/PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (BAKED COOKIES) ON DISPLAY WITHOUT ANY LABELING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MEET LABELING REQUIREMENTS BY PROPERLY LABELING ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINE...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB ABOVE THE STORAGE RACK WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED WITHIN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection af...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: 2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next i...

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGR TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next i...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection af...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 (A) NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next ins...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 5 HOURS: 30 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 50.1F- 54.5F, 10 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.4F 3 TUBS OF YOGURT AT 53.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIM...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11, WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.4F WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN R...

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASH SINK AT BOTTOM OF DRAIN LIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501-11. MISSING WALL BASE AND FLOOR TILES BEHIND 3-COMP SINK , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED MGR TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next ...

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ...

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 3 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 59.9F, 15 LBS OF CHEESE FROM 49.3 TO 50.2F, AND 1 LB OF CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD AT 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HUM...

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED DISHES (GRILL TOPS) BEING WASHED AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND NOT CONNECTED INTO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PIPES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR THE FACILITY. BU...

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING AND VENT LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO 1 COMPARTMENT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED 45LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT 46.4F-48.7F, AND 3LBS OF CHEESE IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 58.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUN...

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL SINKS.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, had excess grease/debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN DISREPAIR AT THE WALK IN COOLER THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE WALLS NEAR THE CEILING ABOVE THE GRILL HOOD AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

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

MUST REPAIR SLOWING DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD NOT FOUND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES(CHICKEN AND BEEF LARGE GRAY CONTAINERS NTO LABELED).

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER. FOUND POOLING WATER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE WALL HEATER VENTS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AT THE SALAD 4-DRAWER COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CORRECTED

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED SEVERAL DIFFERENT FOOD HANDLERS MULTI TASK AND NOT WASH HANDS JUST CHANGED GLOVES. ONE FOOD HANDLER WIPED DOWN STATION THEN BEGAN TO HANDLED READY TO EAT FOODS. ONE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHED HER HAIR THEN WENT ON TO PUT HER GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASH...

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

FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN PREP AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #567435 DATED ON 06/02/11: 35/1 BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.

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

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING)ON THE 3 COMP. SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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. ...

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

All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH WASHING FACILITY NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE LEAK NOTED UNDE...

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. BROKEN AND MISSING WALL BASE TILES UNDER AND AROUND HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.2F, COOLER IS USED TO STORE PERISHABLES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO MAINT...

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPS: 20 LBS OF HUMMUS ( CHICK PEAS DIP )AT 62.3F, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.2F, 15 LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 50.8F, INSTRUCTED...

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. BROKEN BASE TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

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...