SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PERA TURKISH KITCHEN AND BAR.

BEAT. 18/100

2833 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 22, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
21 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NOTED PREMISE MAKING YOGURT WITH NO HACCP PLAN OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ORDINANCE. MUST USE COMMERCIALLY PREPARED YOGURT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN APPROVAL IS OBTAINED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE SECOND FLOOR FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THEAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 68F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 72.1F. MANAGER STATED THAT HOT WATER CAN ONLY BE TURN ON FROM THE BOTTOM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES AND HOT WATER MUST BE TURNED ON FROM THE HOT WATER FAUCET AND MUST.HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND THE BAR OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DUST ON DUCT VENT ON CEILING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON THE SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH STAIR WAY AT THE BASEMENT, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER AT THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING AND LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING NEEDED AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2213528 DATED 8/27/2018 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090.

AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FLOOR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 27
2018
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE.7-38-012A. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. 5 POUNDS HUMMUS AT 63.7F, 2 POUNDS YOGURT AT 57.7F, 10 POUNDS EGGPLANTS AT 61.5F AND 5 POUNDS RICE AT 57.5F. DISPOSED OF 22 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT 50DOLLARS.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 FOUND 2 REACH IN COOLERS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES 67.2F AND 59.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES AT PREMISES. 1 AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND 1 AT FRONT BOOTH AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A)MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE ROACHES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 2ND FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAKE WALL SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 2ND FLOOR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR GLASS UPRIGHT COOLER (2ND FLOOR PREP) HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 64 DEGREES F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. OBSERVED THE MAIN COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATUER OF 60 DEGREES F. THESE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER (2ND FLOOR PREP) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PEPPERONI, 59 DEGREES F; EGGS, 60 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 58 DEGREES F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE LARGE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER: CHEESE, 60 DEGREES F; COOKED CORN, 67 DEGREES F; BEANS, 65 DEGREES F; LAMB, 63 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 61 DEGREES F; PEAS, 66 DEGREES F; CREAM BASED DESSERT, 61 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 9 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $60. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT COOK LINE HAND SINK, BAR HAND SINK, 2ND FLOOR PREP HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED NO SOAP AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH A SUPPLY OF SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CORRECTED ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

NOTED STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF BAR CHEST COOLER. MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED SHELF MADE OF RAW WOOD UNDER BAR. MUST PAINT OR SEAL SO THE SHELVING IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE COOK LINE.

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

MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BELOW 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE BOTTLES OF ALCOHOL STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS AT TOP OF STAIRS, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE BLACK PIPES ENTER THE CEILING NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS. OBSERVED A SQUARE WINDOW CUT INTO THE WALL BETWEEN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA AND THE HALLWAY, LEAVING THE WALL UNFINISHED AND EXPOSING THE INTERIOR FRAMING OF THE WALL. MUST FINISH THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH, SOLID, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE OF PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.

JUL 7
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVING UNITS AT DRY STORAGE AREAS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS.(BOXES, OLD EQUIPMENT, ETC.). MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER.

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NOV 5
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE.

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

BROKEN WALL TILES ON WALL IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH'S FOOD TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 27
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE OVERFLOW ONTO THE GROUND GREASE, WATER AND OTHER FOOD OILS,OUTSIDE BY THE REAR DOOR, NOTED THE LID TO THE OUTSIDE GREASE IS OPEN NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SAID AREA AND KEEP AREA COVERED AT ALL TIMES,ALSO KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-28-14,REPORT #1441399 #33-DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHING AREA AND CLEAN PIPES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL #35-BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN #38-LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE.

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

BROKEN WALL TILES ON WALL IN DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERAIL

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

VIOLATION UP GRATED TO #29

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH'S FOOD TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWAHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHEASHING AREA AND CLEAN PIPES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPIR/MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2014
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION.MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED ON 09/30/13 INSPECTION REPORT#1369337 (30) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.(32) MUST PNSPECTION #ROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2ND FLR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK. (33) CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS AND THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE 2ND FLOOR. (41) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 2ND FLR FOOD PREP AREA.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATIOS 7-42-090.

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DISHWAHING AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISHEASHING AREA AND CLEAN PIPES NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN TILES IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPIR/MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT BAR AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 8
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2ND FLR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS AND THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE 2ND FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 2ND FLR FOOD PREP AREA.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

SEP 30
2013
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY (20) LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS KITCHEN,2ND FLOOR PREP AREA,DISHROOM 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ENSURE ADEQUATE COVER FOR DIRTY LINEN BAGS,KEEP FLOORS DRY IN SAID AREAS TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 2ND FLR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS AND THE MANUAL CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE 2ND FLOOR.

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE 2ND FLR FOOD PREP AREA.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

MAY 21
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 13
2013
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-19-12 INSPECTION # 1198567.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DISH ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN COOLER ON COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(COOLERS, DISHMACHINE,ETC.)

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES,ETC.)

NOV 19
2012
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN DISH ROOM MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN DISH ROOM AND SECOND FLOOR PREP. WOODEN DOOR ONTO COOKS LINE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL. MUST NOT USE CLOTH STRING AS SHELVING IN 2ND FLOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.

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

RUBBER DOOR GASKETS IN COOLER ON COOKS LINE DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE GROUT ON COOKS LINE WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT BAR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, STAIRS TO 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE SECOND FLOOR DRY ROOM STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE FROM BAR SODA GUN HOLDER TO PROPER FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

UNUSED COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR PREP MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OR BE REMOVED.

OCT 16
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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