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OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, 2 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48.3F, AND 2 LBS OF EGG ROLLS AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 14 LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. 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.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE COOKING AREA, AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573230 ON 3/27/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 49- OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

4-602.13 OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTENANCE.

5-205.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO SINKS) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 82F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THE SINK MAINTAINS A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100-120F.

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES, NOT MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT INSPECTION TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW SHRIMP ARE FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F TO 49F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP, DIRT, AND GREASE ON THE METAL SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING AND MAINTENANCE.

OBSERVED THE LEFT SINK (ONE OUT OF TWO SINKS) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT 82F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SO THE SINK MAINTAINS A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100-120F.

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST RE-GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN THEM.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE OR PREPARE FOOD MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/23/2022 REPORT #2559779 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.114) MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON FLOORS THAT ARE USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE KITCHEN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.13) OBSERVED WALL DAMAGE (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING, ETC.) UNDERHAND SINK IN KITCHEN (DISH AREA). IT MUST REPAIR TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW CHICKEN WHICH WERE STORED IN SAME CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW SHRIMP WHICH WERE STORED IN SAME CONTAINER. OBSERVED RAW BEEF THAT WAS LEAKING BLOOD FROM BAG IN WHICH RAW CHICKEN WAS STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. MUST ARRANGE EACH TYPE OF FOOD IN SEPARATE EQUIPMENT SO THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION IS PREVENTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 52.3F, BEEF AT 43.8F AND FISH AT 54.1F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 47.8F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN PREP AREA.

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD ON FLOORS THAT ARE USED AS FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN (DISH AREA). MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, FLOUR, ETC. WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED FLOORS, VENT COVERS, AND SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANINGG. OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS AND STAINS ON CEILING TILE JUST OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A PAN IN KITCHEN AND IN THE PREP COOLER. FOUND SHRIMP @ 48.5F; CHICKEN @ 44.4F-45.1F; AND FISH @ 46.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES (IN REFRIGERTION) PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DEANTURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD IN USE. OBSERVED UNCOOKED SHRIMP SITTING IN STANDING WATER IN A PAN IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MUST USE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPROVED METHOD FOR THAWING: IN REFRIGERATION, IN A MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS, OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE PARTICLES IN AN OVERLFOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED SHRIMP DURING INSPECTION.

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS CONTAINING RICE, FLOUR, ETC. WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZERS USED AT 3 COMP SINK AND IN DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, VENT COVERS, AND SHELVING IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. MUST SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED GRILL PLATE ON TOP OF GAS BURNER HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED A FLOOR MATS IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLERS, AND IN REAR OF STORAGE AREA NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANINGG. OBSERVED WALL DAMAGED (METAL PIECES MISSING, WALL OPEN, INSULATION SHOWING,ETC.) UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT OF KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED BLACK SPOTS AND STAINS ON CEILING TILE JUST OUTSIDE OF RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING ABOVE REAR OF COOKING LINE. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

SEE VIOLATION # 60

OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2385539, DATED 7/30/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOM), FRYER BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR AND CAN OPENER BLADE. #55 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND KITCHEN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN PANTRY. OBSERVED SOME SMALL HOLES IN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED AND NEEDED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: WOK STATION, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOM), FRYER BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR AND CAN OPENER BLADE.

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND KITCHEN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND IN KITCHEN PANTRY.

OBSERVED SOME SMALL HOLES IN AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR; SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE OBSERVED AND NEEDED.

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY INCLUDING A CONCENTRATED SOLUTION THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS ON SITE DUIRNG TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE A PROCEDURE THAT MATCHES THE KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP DRINK/ AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW CUT BEEF, PORK AND CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHOPPED BROCCOLI, CELERY, CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS,AND GREEN PEPPERS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE CORRECTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH WASHING MAINTENANCE COMPANY ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE DURING THIS TIME. MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CRAB RANGOON,EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES, COOKED DUCK AND COOKED BEEF) WITH IMPROPER LABELING IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES (NOT TO EXCEED 7DAYS ) ON ALL REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TESTING THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEAR WOK STATION WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED FOILED USED AS SHELF LINER ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CLEAN SURFACES. SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS USED FOR COOKING ON SITE LARGER THAN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE AND UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES AND USE SMALLER COOKING POTS ONLY. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE EXCESS CARDBOARD BOXES, CLOTHING ARTICLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR ICE MACHINE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTILATION UNITS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE PREP AREA CHANGE PAPER TOWELS DISPENSERS, THAN BEGIN HANDLING FOOD & EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ENTER THE PREP AREA AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD & EQUIPMENT, NEITHER EMPLOYEE WASHED THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING ACTIVITIES BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, BY WASHING HANDS BETWEEN CHANGING ACTIVITIES BEFOR HANDLING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DEEP FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, WOK, GRILL, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, AND CONTACT SURFACES AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS)IN PREP AREA UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER/

MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND HOT FOOD LINE.

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 05/15/2017, REPORT #2050404, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

USING CARRYOUT BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AND PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT'S SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FLOORS KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FAUCET FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SPLASHING OUT WHEN TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, SINK FILLED WITH CUPS, UTENSILS AND BOWLS, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

OUT SIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS, STORING GARBAGE ON SIDE OF CONTAINER ON GROUND, NOT ABLE TO THROW IN CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP, OR BIGGER CONTAINER, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FLOORS KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR TESTING FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.