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WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,, BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

WALL AT NORTH END OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS

2 PREP COOLERS CURRENTLY IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 68.4F, AND 47.9F. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS OF WATER (WAS USING ICE THAT HAS MELTED) IN PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SPINACH 58.2F, CHICKEN 57.2F, CUT TOMATOES 54.1F, COOKED FRIED FISH 48.9F, CHEESE 52.1F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE. EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN IN PREP AREA FILLED WITH SOILED EQUIPMENT. BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BEING USED AS DUMP SINK, ICE AND DEBRIS IN SINK. NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS. INSTD TO HAVE SINKS CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE, BASINS EMPTY, AND WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 20) SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO DO SO. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1653216 NOT CORRECTED. 32 INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 38 SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. 40 MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

RUBBER GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE AND TORN. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF FRYERS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND THROUGH OUT BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,, BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

WALL AT NORTH END OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/4/16 REPORT 1653216 NOT CORRECTED: 18- REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, BOTTOM OF DOOR RUSTED. LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. 19- OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED NUMEROUS OIL BOXES ON SURROUNDING GROUND. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. PROVIDE SAME.

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING THRU PREP AREA FROM REAR EXIT DOOR TO ACCESS FRONT OF BAR/RESTAURANT. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

RAT DROPPINGS (0VER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, BOTTOM OF DOOR RUSTED, LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. NOTED NUMEROUS OIL BOXES ON SURROUNDING GROUND AND GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AND HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN. ETC). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DIVIDERS IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND ALSO ALLOWING WATER TO FLOW INBETWEEN BASINS. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY. PLUMBERS PUTTY/TOXIC SUBSTANCE IS PROHIBITED TO USE TO REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR. PROVIDE SAME.

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME

REFRIGERATED DISPLAY COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FODDS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.

40LB CASE OF CHICKEN WINGS FOUND IN DISPLAY COOLER IN BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F. CUT TOMATOES(51.2F) AND EGGS(51.6F) BOTH FOUND SITTING INSIDE A PAN THAT WAS SITTING IN TOP COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. CHICKEN TENDERS FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F AND 70 DEGREES IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED IN AND/OR HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW IN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL PREPARED OR SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 46LB VALUED AT $125 DISCARDED.

EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS OBSERVED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. 5 LARGE HOUSE FLIES OBSERVED IN BASEMENT AND DINING AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. ALSO OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10 ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE CORNER NEAR WASHROOMS, IN CORNER OF SMALL COUNTER NEAR FRONT DOOR, AND ON FLOOR BASE UNDERNEATH DINING TABLES. ALSO OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS, AND PROVIDE A RECENT RECEIPT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY BY NEXT INSPECTION SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT START OF INVESTIGATION WHILE CHICKEN, SOUP, AND SANDWICHES WERE BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-9-14 ON REPORT# NOT CORRECTED: -33- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. -34- MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR. -35- DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. -38- MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. -43- MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. -44- ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE BAR AND DINING AREA. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION -SERIOUS 7-42-090.

CLEAN AND UNCLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS/SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS FOUND STORED TOGETHER IN WAIT STATION AREA. MUST SEPARATE AND STORE PROPERLY.

REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIDS TO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE/BOILER ROOM IN BASEMENT, ALL ARTICLESS IN THIS ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1467469 ON 9-9-14 NOT CORRECTED. (24)DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEAK BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. (29)CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT REPORT # 1319856 ON 10/24/2013 AND REPORT # 1319885 ON 11/06/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (34)MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CUSTOMERS MAY NOT WALK THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO ACCESS THE REAR PATIO.

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED TWO REACH IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-67 DEGREES. MUST MAINTAIN REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PASTA, BEEF FAT,COOKED POTATOES AND EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 63-80 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE DIVIDER BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WATER DOES NOT LEAK BETWEEN COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT REPORT # 1319856 ON 10/24/2013 AND REPORT # 1319885 ON 11/06/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (41)MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. (34)MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE BAR.

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA.

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MUST REPAIR WORN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND BAR AREA AND INSIDE SODA GUN HOLSTERS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA INSIDE SOILED LINEN HAMPER,ON WALLS,ON CEILINGS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. (BEEF,SOUP,ETC)SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE,DUST AND FOOD BUILD UP.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA ON THE SIDES OF THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR.

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT AND REPAIR LEAKS.

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES FOR FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS AND THEY MUST BE LABELED.

MUST REPAIR ALL TORN SEAT COVERS AT DINING ROOM AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNDER COOKING GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD UP.

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE ITEMS IN THE HOTWATER HEATER ROOM SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.ALSO MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER FROM OUTSIDE PATIO SITTING AREA.

ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER HAS A 54 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE NORTH BASEMENT COOLER HAS A 65 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. The problem coolers were tagged held for inspection until repaired or replaced and inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 135F or higher. THE SALAD/SANDWICH COOLER IS HOLDING CHEESE, OPEN DRESSINGS, CUT READY TO EAT GREENS AND CUT FRUIT AT 54F. THE NORTH BASEMENT COOLER IS HOLDING CREAM CHEESE AND OPEN SOUP AND SAUCE BASES AT 65F. A PAN OF COOKED NOODLES IS BEING HELD AT 91F ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE. TEN POUNDS OF FOOD VALUED AT $52.00 WAS DISCARDED.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE REAR GARDEN PATIO WERE FOOD AND DRINK ARE SERVED IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE THRU THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN AND REAR GARDEN PATIO PATRONS HAVE NO ACCESS TO THE BATHROOMS EXCEPT THRU THE KITCHEN WHICH HAS NO SEPARATION FROM SAID CUSTOMERS WHO WERE WALKING THRU THE KITCHEN DURING THIS INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE KITCHEN PER CITY CODES, SUPERVISOR CONSULTED. THE KITCHEN CEILING AND FURNACE DUCT HAS EXPOSED INSULATION ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE, SEAL CEILING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ALL OF THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES ARE DIRTY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.

Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.

Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.

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. Over 25 rat droppings were found in the basement perimeter and holes were found under the stairs and in the old cooler insulation. Clean up and remove all evidence of rodent activity.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Remove rust from inside the ice machine.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean the floors under the kitchen sink and stoves. Replace the damaged tile under the fryer.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Complete repairing the rear kitchen wall and ceiling so they are smooth and sanitary. Repair the damaged ceilings in the basement so rodent harborage can be eliminated.