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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN ON SITE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INFORM THAT A MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE FROM OPEN TO CLOSE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING P...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HEAT LAMP AREA WHERE THE COOKED CHICKEN IS HELD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS HELD IN AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER STATIONS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE SODA HOLDING RACK ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN...INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL BE ISSUED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629158, DATE 12/30/25. STILL OBSERVED NUMEROUS TO MANY TO COUNT LIVE ROACHES AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND AND AROUND BLACK BOXES UNDER THE LEMONADE MACHINE (SODA COMPRESSE...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN ON SITE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INFORM THAT A MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATION NEEDS TO BE ON SITE FROM OPEN TO CLOSE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLE SLAW) AND OTHER ITEMS ARE BEING ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 10 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 2 LIVE ROACHES...AND UNDER THE SINK AT THE PIPES APPROX 8 LIVE ROACHES... THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA THE BLACK BOXES RIGHT A...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST UNDER THE HEAT LAMP AREA WHERE THE COOKED CHICKEN IS HELD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS HELD IN AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER STATIONS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA...THE SODA HOLDING RACK ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED T...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR MANAGER WILLIAM KLEIN...INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE.

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

OBSERVED THE SODA DESPENSING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DRIED SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT ACTIVITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING AS WELL AS THE PREP TABLES IN THE AREA. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE DISH WASHER ALONG THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AS WELL AS FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND COOKING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED AND PREPARED IN AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANINGTO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

POP IN THE BOX HAS A LEAK THAT IS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL SYRUP THAT IS BUILDING UP ON TUBES.

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

ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLENAING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON ENTRY DOOR AND REACH IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING OVENS ALL WITH FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

COVER NEED FOR INSIDE WASHROOM RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-1-24 REPORT #2596878 #16 OBSERVED THE ICE CHUTE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN COLOR AND ORANGE REDDISH COLOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND W...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE CHUTE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN COLOR AND ORANGE REDDISH COLOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON ENTRY DOOR AND REACH IN COOLERS, HOT HOLDING OVENS ALL WITH FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

COVER NEED FOR INSIDE WASHROOM RECEPTICLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLESNING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 REPORT #2581559: #49 FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, C...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE PREMISES; 10 IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, 10 IN THE FRONT PREP, 10 IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND 6 IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTR...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN IN THOSE AREAS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FOUND RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, FOUND THE PREP HAND SINK AND THE WASH BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE/RECAULK AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS, DRAWERS, CUP HOLDERS, ROLLING CARTS, WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LEAKING PROFUSELY FROM THE PIPE INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILINT TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. HER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH OF THIS YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.