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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED/BROKEN) THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

3-201.11(B) OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE, EMPLOYEE STATES THE DESSERTS ARE "MADE AT HOME BY THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER" INSTRUCTED TO NOT SELL FOODS MADE AT HOME AND DO NOT SELL FOODS FROM UNAPPROVED SO...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MADE ON SITE FLAN, RICE PUDDING, AND CATUS SALAD PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL ABOVE ITEMS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONPREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.

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

MUST BE ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE COOKING UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST USE SMALLER UTENSILS(POTS)OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMP SINK.

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS LOCATED BEHIND REAR FRONT BEVERAGE COUNTER. ORGANI.ZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 68F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1938112 ON 7/6/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 34 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. 45 - FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICA...

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING AND HAS ...

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1533242 DATE 11/20/2015 VIOLATION # 29 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABEL, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.(FLAN, AND SALSA).

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

OBSERVED KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORED BETWEEN CABINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT MIDDLE BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN OFF/RUSTY, INSNTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFES,

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JET SPRAY MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537298 ON 4-24-15 45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, ETC OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RUSTY SHELVINGS,TOPS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALSO,SECTION OF WALL IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT BULBS ON WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

PREMISES DO NOT HAVE AN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK.

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

NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 144.6*F

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

NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP. SINK.

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. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES OR REPLACE THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.

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. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT ON THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SO...

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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM ...

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, BEANS ECT. NOT LSBELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.