NICK'S HI - HO CAFE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAM AT 46F, COOKED POTATOES AT 48F, CUT MELON AT 49F, CHEESE AT 46F, RAW BACON AT 50F, EGGS AT 55F, AND BEEF AT 51F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES AND MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

REMOVE THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE GLUEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN.

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATOR.

REPAIR THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

MUST ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DOOR HINGE ON THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM SO THAT THE DOOR CLOSES.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.

FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR MYSTIC 1 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND UNDERNEATH THE GRILL.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2359663 DATED:01/30/2020 #58--ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. Apr 30, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT(DISINFECTANT FOT NOROVITUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATAIN.

UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ARTICLES, OLD COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT BEING USED FOR A LONG TIME PER OWNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION AREA. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),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. - -

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOUND DIRTY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB IN FIXTURE NEAR THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN (FOR SERVING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED READY TO EAT FOODS) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGN AND MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

NOTED FOOD PRODUCT STORED INSIDE BLACK STORAGE PLASTIC BAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND PREP TABLE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE BASIC ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND BEHIND THE GRILL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE PIPE OF THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND ALSO HEAVY LEAK OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

ALL EMPOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976812 DATED 12/9/16. #30- Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (chicken, pork, etc.) not properly labeled in freezer in kitchen and in basement. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same. #34- Found excessive grease build up and debris on floors under cooking line and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same. #35-Found stained ceiling tile in men's restroom. Must replace and maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS ,POTS, PANS, TRAY,ETC IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN FIRST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN, INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST BUILD-UP AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES, AND ALL BAGS OF ONIONS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING,PREPARING,CUTTING HAM,CORNED BEEF IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Found several potentially hazardous, prepped foods (chicken, pork, etc.) not properly labeled in freezer in kitchen and in basement. Must label all potentially hazardous, prepped foods with date. Must maintain same.

Found heavily soiled and stained cutting board in rear of kitchen. Must replace or resurface. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board during inspection.

Found excessive grease build up and debris on floors under cooking line and 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize this area. Must maintain same.

Found stained ceiling tile in men's restroom. Must replace and maintain same.

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature in the reach in cooler across from the cook line: 3lbs eggs @ 49.1F-50.2F ($6); 5lbs of link sausage @ 50.4F-55.7F ($15); 2lbs of ham @ 59.6F ($7); 8lbs of egg wash @ 49.4F ($4); 1.5 lbs of feta cheese @ 51.3F ($5). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed cold, potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less (hot foods at 140F or more) at all times. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Found all pots, pans and other cookware stored upright in rear of kitchen. Instructed must properly store all items upside down (inverted). Must maintain.

Found raw wood shelving in rear of kitchen area, and in doorway of kitchen area. Instructed must stain or pain all raw wood to ensure all surfaces are not porous, and are smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS MUST REPLACE. FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, HOLES AND CREVICES. MUST SEAL. FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKS LINE COOLERS, EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.

MISSING GROUT BETWEEN TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

NO IDPH CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 04-22-2014 INSPECTION REPORT# 1435036. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE NEXT TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REPLACE MISSING TILE. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT MOP SINK DRAINPIPE IN BASEMENT.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL HOT AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE NEXT TO GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST REPLACE MISSING TILE.

LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (SAME AREA).

INSTRUCTED TO RECONNECT MOP SINK DRAINPIPE IN BASEMENT.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF FROST, BASMENT. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

CEILING TILES ARE DAMAGE IN REAR PREP AREAR AND DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING IN BASEMENT NEAR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER COOLERS WITH GREASE,DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WALL DIVIDER IN DINING AND GAME AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT FROM ENTERING; VENTS IN LADIES WASHROOM UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTERTOP FOR COFFEE MACHINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED-JOB ORDER DOCUMENTS SHOWN AND TILES TO BE REPLACED ARE STORED IN THE BASEMENT,MUST FAX LETTER 312-746-4240 WHEN JOB HAS BEEN DONE FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT,MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES HOLES 8 INCH,2 INCH,AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AND REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED AND SEALED; DAMAGED WALLS BEHIND COOLER AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE FIXED/REPLACED; REPAINTING OF CEILING AT THE BASEMENT IS UNDERWAY

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Exterior between equipment, stove, coolers, storage shelves and prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor in basement, behind equipment and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Floor tile missing in areas and behind equipment. Instructed to replace all missing floor tile.

Walls and ceiling in basement not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes, remove chipped paint and repaint.

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean .

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Cooking equipment, cutting boards, interior of coolers and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor along wallbase not cleaned in prep, basement and storage area. Instructed to detail clean daily. Treshold on outer door worn. Instructed to replace treshold to prevent any daylight at bottom. Floor tile missing in areas. Instructed replace missing tile.

Walls in maintained in prep area and basement. Instructed to seal all cracks and openings, replace any misiing tile and/or repaint.

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.