SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

P.F. CHANG CHINA BISTRO.

BEAT. 44/100

530 N WABASH AVE · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 15, 2019 · passed

Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15
2019
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL TABLE. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

- OBSERVED TRASH, FOOD, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE AND PREP AREA AND IN THE FLOOR DRAINS BY THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE THE TRASH, FOOD, AND GREASE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE DESIGNATED PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RAW BEEFED WAS BEING PREPPED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TUBES OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE THERMOMETERS IN SOME COOLERS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD/HOT HOLDING UNITS IN AN AREA THAT IS CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CLEAR CONTAINERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE SIDES OF THE ROTATING DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IN BASKETS WITH THE MOUTHPIECE FACING UP. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ITS ATTACHED PIPES ON THE 1ST FLOOR HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER CABINETS HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL A FOOD PREP SINK IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP SERVER STATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR SERVER STATION AND THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA, SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT SIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL BY THE 1ST FLOOR 3 COMP SINK THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR COOKING EQUIPMENT ENTIRELY THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE MOP SINK THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM THE FLOOR IN THE ELEVATOR IN THE ELEVATOR ELECTRICAL ROOM MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN WALL AND FLOOR TILES BY THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING/GAPS IN WALLS OF THE 2ND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MEAT REACH IN COOLER AND LETTUCE REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE, BAR GUN HOLDER PLASTIC DRAIN WITH LIQUID BUILD UP ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDES OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

FLOOR LITTERED AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS, BEHIND UNUSED BAR AND WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR BAR, STORAGE AND WATER BOILER ROOM.

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

WALK IN FREEZER LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

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

COOKLINE HAND WASH BOWL HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES LOOSE FROM SINK ALSO 2ND FLOOR HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REATTACH HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES TO SINK AND MAKE 2ND FLOOR HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN QUICKLY.

SEP 26
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING GROUT AT COOK LINE FLOOR TILES TRAPPING FOOD AND WASTE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT.

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STANDING WATER UNDER COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

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

MUST PROVIDE HANDS WASHING SIGNSS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE THERMOMETER FOR STAND UP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE ONES.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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AUG 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN BEER AND FOOD COOLER AND THE REACH-IN SERVER COOLER--MAINTAIN.

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

DEFROST INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE CREAM COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

SEP 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.

SEP 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1447979 DATED 9/10/2015 OF VIOLATION (#18)(#14)OBSERVED OVER 125 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, RACKS IN DISHROOM OUTSIDE OF COOK LINE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 100 IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALLS AND STAIR WELL LEADING TO 2ND FL, AND 15 0N CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING IN DISHROOM, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 10 ON WALL IN STAIRWAY LEADING TO 2ND FL PREP AREA WITH SEVERAL IN PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALL. MUST REMOVE. CRITICAL VIOATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.

SEP 10
2015
FAILED
9 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

SANITIZING RINSE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR WITH 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT 3-COMP SINK UPON RELEASE OF WATER FROM COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SOUTH END OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COOK LINE AREA OF 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FAR NORTH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT OPPOSITE END EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN COOK LINE AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED OVER 125 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON CEILING, WALLS, RACKS IN DISHROOM OUTSIDE OF COOK LINE AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 100 IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA ON WALLS AND STAIR WELL LEADING TO 2ND FL, AND 15 0N CEILING IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP TABLES AND BULK CONTAINERS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN 2ND FL. PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL AND UNDER SHELVING.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AND ALSO VENTS AT CEILING OF 2ND FLOOR SUPPLY ROOM.

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR. ALSO NOTED STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT SOUTH END. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 16
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

SEP 5
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 5-7 FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE SOILED LINEN BIN IN THE HALLWAY, 5 FLYING AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 20-25 FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND IN THE STAIR WELL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WALL JUNCTURES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

JAN 9
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS STANDING WATER, ALSO 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM THE CORNER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.

DEC 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1375970 ON 12/10/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED. MANAGEMENT MINIMIZED THE FRUIT FLIES DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VACUUM AND CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE AFFECTED AREAS. AN ECOLAB TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR A PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

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

REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WHERE THERE IS STANDING WATER, ALSO 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER FROM THE CORNER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND DISHWASHING AREA.

DEC 10
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR SERVICE BAR AND 1ST FLOOR SERVICE STATION ACROSS FROM THE COOK'S LINE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE DRAIN LINES BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS OF THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE AND 2ND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN FREEZER AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE CLOSET.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER IN THE 1ST FLOOR COOK'S LINE.

FEB 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 147.8F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 3:25PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-020B.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST REGROUT THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS TO PREVENT STANDING WATER FROM BEING TRAPPED BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA.

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILES AROUND THE CORNERS OF THE PREP AREAS.

OCT 30
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

OCT 22
2012
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AMONG EMPLPOYEES. OBSERVED DISH WASHER LOADING DIRTY SOILD DISHES AT ONE SIDE OF DISH WASHING MACHINE AND PICKING UP CLEAN UTENSILS COMING OUT OF THE SAME MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. NO HAND SOAP AT 2ND FLOOR HAND SINK PREP AREA, HAND SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BLOCKED WITH POTS AND UTENSILS INSIDE SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED MGR TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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

ICE MAKER UPPER PANEL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING GROUT IN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, TRAPPING WASTER WATER AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SOME COOLER DOOR HINGES AT COOK'S LINE ARE MIS-ALLIGNED OR IN DIS-REPAIR-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, WITH SOME SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR BUCKLED-UP=MUST ADDRESS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN DISHROOM & AT COOK'S LINE (1st & 2nd FLOORS), AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

OCT 14
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 21-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS & CEILING AROUND THE 2nd FLOOR STAIRS; 17-ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN DISHROOM AREA; 9-ON WALL TO THE RIGHT OF MOP SINK IN REAR; 11-ON CEILING AT END OF HALLWAY TO REAR/RECEIVING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.

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

(7-38-030) INADEQUATE PLUMBING. FOUND BROKEN PIPE UNDER THE SPRAYER SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISHMACHINE, CAUSING THE FOOD DEBRIS TO FALL ONTO THE FLOOR PROFUSELY- MUST FIX, TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST HARBORAGE. All dishwashing 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.

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

SOME COOLER HINGES AT COOK'S LINE (MAIN KITCHEN) ARE MIS-ALLIGNED OR IN DIS-REPAIR=MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

POOR FLOOR GROUTING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN, WITH SOME SECTIONS OF THE FLOOR BUCKLED-UP=MUST ADDRESS & KEEP THE FLOORS DRY IN DISHROOM AREA & AT COOK'S LINE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

ALL WALLS/CEILING AFFECTED BY PEST ACTIVITY MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

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

HANDSINK AT 2nd FLOOR BAR IS SLOW-DRAINING- MUST FIX. NOTED HOLES ON A PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE-MUST ADDRESS. 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.

SEP 3
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 26
2010
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, HOT LINE, DISH AREA, STORAGE AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR, 2 FLOOR PREP, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. FOUND ONE (1) DEAD FLY ON HOT LINE AT OPEN PLATE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. APPROX. 100 FLIES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-11-1-09 REPORT # 147438 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #33 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIME. #34 FLOOR TILES DAMAGED UNDER WOK, FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, #35 MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL WALLS, #38 BAR PIPE LEAKING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, DIPPER WELL ETC.... ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE AL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, HOT LINE, DISH ROOM, WAIT STATION, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR GROUT NEED IN AREAS MUST CORRECT.

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

CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP. CEILING IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED SOF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REAR DISH MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR, NO PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, HOT WATER NEED AT DISH MACHINE HAND SINK, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED.

AUG 24
2010
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

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. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE COMPLETELY. FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIM BUILD UP ON DISH MACHINE AT SIDE WHERE CLEAN DISHES ARE COMING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE COMPLETELY. MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WAS, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. MACHINES CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTION CONDUCTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CONTACT CDPH VIA FAX 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED

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

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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS WITH COLD WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS. AUTOMATIC FAUCETS MUST BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS PROPERLY WITH SOAP AND HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
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. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA WITH 0 PPM OF CHLORINE BLEACH. MACHINE BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MACHINE MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT SERVICE COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

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

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND FRONT BAR HAND SINK WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS SO BARTENDER CAN WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

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

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. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, DINING AREA, HOT LINE, DISH AREA, STORAGE AREA, 2ND FLOOR BAR, 2 FLOOR PREP, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. FOUND ONE (1) DEAD FLY ON HOT LINE AT OPEN PLATE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. APPROX. 100 FLIES SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-11-1-09 REPORT # 147438 NOT CORRECTED OR MAINTAINED. #33 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SLIME. #34 FLOOR TILES DAMAGED UNDER WOK, FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, #35 MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL WALLS, #38 BAR PIPE LEAKING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO BE PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN, DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL SINKS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, 2ND FLOOR WAIT STATION, DIPPER WELL ETC.... ALL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE AL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT BAR, HOT LINE, DISH ROOM, WAIT STATION, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR GROUT NEED IN AREAS MUST CORRECT.

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP. CEILING IN WAIT STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN STORAGE AREAS IN NEED SOF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REAR DISH MACHINE LEAK IN NEED OF REPAIR, NO PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR, HOT WATER NEED AT DISH MACHINE HAND SINK, MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED.

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