SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PHLAVZ BAR & GRILLE.

BEAT. 48/100

2014-2024 E 87TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 8, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND UTENSILS.

FEB 2
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 25
2023
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON MOTOR AND LEDGE OF PIZZA OVEN,ON WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND GRILL,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF WALK IN FREEZER,ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON LEDGES OF LOCKERS,ON SHELVING UNITS AND TOWEL ON SHELVES,ON COMPRESSOR MOTOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED (RUSTED AND FOIL COVERED SHELVING UNITS) OF PREP TABLES ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS-SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST HAVE FLOORS THAT HAS CHIPPING AND SCUFFED PAINT SEALED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT AND CRACKED CONCRETE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 5
2023
FAILED
21 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,LAMB CHOPS,EGG ROLLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 115.7F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. 40LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 16LBS. RAW LAMB CHOPS 68.7F & 40LBS. RAW MARINATED CHICKEN 56.1F IN A PAN ON PREP TABLE.30LBS. CHICKEN EGG ROLLS 67.5F .30LBS. SALMON EGG ROLLS 66.8F. INSIDE OF A TRAY ON A ROLLING CART IN REAR PREP AREA.30LBS. COOKED JERK WINGS 59.5F. AND 30LBS. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 55.8F. IN A PAN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 77.0F .2LBS. SLICED TOMATO 59.2F AND 1LB. DICED TOMATO 63.9F INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 181LBS. $ 700.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 73.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON WALL OUTLET,ON FLOOR BEHIND DOUBLE OVEN,POP & DESSERT COOLER,ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PREP TABLES.ON LEDGES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,IN 3- FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE OF FLOOR DRAIN,ALONG WALL BASES OF WALK IN FREEZER.BASEMENT- ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,UNDER STAIR CASE,ON FLOOR SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER OF BOXED ITEMS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE OF MOTOR.1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM-NEXT TO HAND SINK.PRIVATE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND NEXT CAHIRS AND BEHIND BOTH COUCHES,LEANING MIRROR,BAR AREA,BOTH UNISEX TOILET ROOMS -ON FLOOR NEXT TO VANITY,BEHIND TOILET AND AMONGST NESTING MATERIAL A LARGE PILE OF PAPER TOWELS THAT HAVE BEEN SHREEDED WITH MICE DROPPINGS MIXED IN WITH.DINING AREA-NEAR LAST BOOTH.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/5/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY & SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON SURFACES.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED (RUSTED AND FOIL COVERED SHELVING UNITS) OF CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING UNIT, EXTERIOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS-SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE PVC BACKFLOW DEVICE FROM DRAINBOARD OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO A OPENSITE FLOOR DRAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL HAND SINKS AND TOILETS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR TO STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST HAVE FLOORS THAT HAS CHIPPING AND SCUFFED PAINT SEALED AND IN GOOD REPAIR THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,REAR CHEMICAL AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIZZA OVEN IF IT'S 75KW'S OR MORE MUST PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 193.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN BEVERAGE CUP STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEES HANDS, EXPOSED FOOD AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE ALL WASTE LINES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE

SEP 29
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FUTURE EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FRONT FOOD PREP HANDSINK (77.3F), 3-COMP DISH SINK (73.1F), TOLIET ROOM HANDSINK (77F), AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. ALL SINKS MUST MAINTAINED AT 100F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WHO PROVIDES INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT FAR RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL THREE TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON FILE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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