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NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR QUAT OR BLEACH. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF QUAT AND BLEACH TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #1537485, DATED 4-30-15: 32-"OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN." 33-"OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090.

OBSERVED LIQUID BUTTER STORED UNDER EXPOSED WASTE LINES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BUTTER TO AN AREA NOT UNDER EXPOSED LINES OR PROVIDE SHIELDS/GUTTERS ON THE WASTE LINES.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES TO BE SOILED: THE GASKETS ON THE COOK LINE COOLERS, THE INSIDE BOTTOM OF THE SYRUP STEAM TABLE, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOK LINE, THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.

OBSERVED FLOORS SOILED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER, UNDER THE UPSTAIRS COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLERS BY THE COOKING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FANGUARDS IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMNET AND WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10/15/13,INSPECTION REPORT# 1099232 NOT CORRECTED (30) DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED INSTRUCTEDB TO LABEL AND AMINTAIN.(34) EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUIL-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /SANITIZE AT BOTH PREP AREAS.(34)EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, WATER AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND,BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST.(35) DRIED FOOD AND MOLD LIKE ON WALLS;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING ROOM. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOODS AT BOTH PREP AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO BDETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (38) OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASH ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

EIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING HANDLES FOR STEAM TABLE COVERS/LIDS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR AT HOT LINE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AT BOTH PREP AREAS; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES AND THE SLICER AND DISH MACHINE AT DISH WASHING ROOM. ALSO SHELVES, COUNTERS AND COFFEE MAKER AT SERVER STATION AT 2ND DINING AREA.

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, WATER AND GREASE ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS AT BOTH PREP AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG, AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST.

DRIED FOOD AND MOLD LIKE ON WALLS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN, DISH WASHING ROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOODS AT BOTH PREP AREAS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN DISH WASHING ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME OF THE REACH IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

BASEMENT EXHAUST HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE AND REAR DINING SERVER STATION. MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR RIGHT SIDE ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN.

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. WALL TILES IN WINDOW BETWEEN DISH MACHINE AREA AND COOKS LINE WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED TILES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.

LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR.

MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BICYCLES IN FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS.

MUST PROVIDED LABEL AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PICK UP FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER,AND OTHER COOLERS.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, 1ST PREP AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOODS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, TOP OF OVEN IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 51.3F, TURKEY BREAST AT TEMP OF 52F; CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.9F; FRESH SCRAMBLE EGGS AT TEMP OF 63.2F; COOKED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 46.9F;SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 54.6F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUNDS 21 VALUE 160.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED FOR MENTIONED PRODUCTS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073161-11

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (WHICH HAS A SIGN POSTED OUTSIDE THE UNIT"ICE FOR UPSTAIRS"MEANING ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION).WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO INSIDE THE ICE STORAGE BIN.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.THE OTHER ICE MACHINE(A SIGN IS POSTED OUTSIDE UNIT STATING USED FOR COOLING PROCESS).INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE WAS OBSERVED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH UNITS.TAGGED UNITS HELD FOR INSPECTION.BUY ICE BAGS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. AN INVOICE OF PURCHASE MUST BE PROVIDED UPON RECHECKED UNIT.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATON: 7-38-005(A) H000073162-12

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING NON-FOO CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS,DIRTY HANDLE OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BARE HANDS GRABBED SHREDDED CHEESE.ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK NOT WASHING HAND BETWEEN TASK AND HANDLING FOOD INCLUDING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS EXPLAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A) H0073162-12

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 BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,2 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AT COMPARTMENTS,WITH GREASE,FOOD,AND BLACK PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000073163-13 PLUMBER ON SITE ABLE TO FIX THE3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.PLUMBER INFORMATION:LICENSE #SBC170044;EXP:6-10-2012.

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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED.GAP OF 1/2" FRONT DOOR,SCREEN DOOR IS NOT COMPLETE ENCLOSED TO FRAME DOOR(TOP AND BOTTOM)ALSO SCREEN MASH HAS HOLES ON IT.REAR DOOR IS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000073163-13

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDED LABEL AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO PICK UP FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER,AND OTHER COOLERS.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN SMALL COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER.PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK, 1ST PREP AREA.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,RUBBER GASKET IN ALL COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENTS,BUILD-UP OF GREASE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.KEEK FLOOR DRY IN DISH ROOM.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM(EXCESS SPLATTERED FOOD AND STAINS).

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AT KITCHEN(STAINED),1ST FLOOR.

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. BLACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED IN MOP SINK.PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET FOR ALL FAUCET.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,1ST FLOOR .

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOREES,MANAGER AND OWNERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOODS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, TOP OF OVEN IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM, CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 3 FLATS OF EGGS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AT 47.6F, AND SLICED CHEESES IN THE LINE COOLER AT 45F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, VENTILATION HOODS, THE TOP OF THE STOVE IN BOTH PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, TOP OF OVEN IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT STORED ON SHELVES. CLEAN ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF BOTH PREP AREAS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM, CEILING TILES OF THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES IN BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.