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FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE HUMANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, WHICH MUST MAINTAIN.

. FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ANY COOLERS ON SITE. IN A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED OR HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT, THE SENSOR OF A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE SHALL BE LOCATED TO MEASURE THE AIR TEMPERATURE OR A SIMULATED PRODUCT TEMPERATURE IN THE WARMEST PART OF A MECHANICALLY REFRIGERATED UNIT AND THE COOLEST PART OF A HOT FOOD STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOUND NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

FOUND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE STAIRCASE NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO NOTED ARE APPROX 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER ALL SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND THE CABINET WHERE CUPS ARE STORED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. FOUND NO LIVE PEST ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND A VARIETY OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE LL FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

FOUND GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED IN MIDDLE HALLWAY TORN AND HANGING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND INTERIOR OF THE COOLER WAS FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. NOTED SHELVES IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

FOUND UNCOVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO ANY TOILET ROOM WOMEN UTILIZE.

FOUND FLOOR TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD UNDER, BEHIND, AND ON THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO WAS OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF WATER WAS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STIRFRY PREP AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BKERY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND HOLE IN WALL UNDER STAIRCASE DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AND NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH DISCARD DATES ON ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS.

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STAIRS THAT LEAD TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

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

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER LOCATED THRU OUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE CEILING AND FLOORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF ALL THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING IN THE HALLWAY AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGH OUT THE REAR AND HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2282604 DATED 4/4/2019; 47-OBSERVED MANY FOOD ITEMS PRE CUT IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGIES/ZIPLOC BAGS. 49-OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. 55-OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING. 58-OBSERVED NO ALERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR (CORE) VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND TOFU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LAMB AT 47.1F, FISH AT 47.1F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 50.2F, BEEF STOMACH AT 47.5F, TOFU AT 47.7F, PORK AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO CHLORINE SANITIZER WAS OBSERVED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SANITIZER AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT FLY STRIPS CANNOT BE HUNG WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OUTER OPENINGS NOT INSECT PROOFED. OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WINDOW MESH NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY WHERE THE WINDOW SCREEN WAS INTENTIONALLY CUT TO ALLOW AN ELECTRICAL CORD THROUGH THE OPENING. THERE IS A 2"X2" GAP WHERE FLYING INSECTS CAN ENTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FREEZER AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

CLEAN THE YELLOW PLASTIC GAS LINES IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE ON THEM, THE ROLLING CART NEXT TO THE WOK STATION, TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE DISHWASHING AREA LIGHT FIXTURE.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1947082 DATED ON 7/25/16: #18-OBSERVED 14 FRESH APPEARING DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRS AND UNDER FRYER CABINET. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLY ACTIVITY THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS AND ABOUT 30 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED; OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

OBSERVED MESH FOR SCREEN WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND OPEN TO THE OUTSIDE, LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS DRY FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON GREASE DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE (BOXES) ON THE FLOOR OF DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES, OVENS ETC.) WITH ACUMMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILINGS AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DRIPPING FROM HOOD DUCT ON THE REAR STAIRWAY WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING LOCATED UPSTAIRS BY APARTMENT. OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL HOLES IN THE CEILINGS AND WALLS THRU OUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTING (NO LIGHT) IN THE HALLWAY LOCATED IN BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED BY HOSE BIB ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK, ALSO NOTED NO VISIABLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/FOOD-DRINK SERVICE AREA. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/DISPOSABLE TOWELS.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED UPSTAIRS OUTSIDE OF THE APARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. TALL, THICK WEEDS AT OUTSIDE REAR AND ALONG NORTH OUTSIDE OF PREMISES. MUST ELIMINATE WEEDS

OBSERVED PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA BY EQUIPMENT AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 1LB OF BEEF AT 69F, 1/2LB OF CHICKEN AT 65F, 3LBS OF PORK AT 57F, 1LBS OF MUSHROOMS 57.5 AND 3LBS OF MIXED VEGGIES AT 58F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY A GARBAGE CAN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA LOCATED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE STAIRS GOING UP TO THE DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED BEHIND THE FREEZER. OBSERVED 30 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON AND AROUND PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED LARGE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY AND FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF THE DISH MACHINE AND OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631511 DATED 2/8/2016; 31 OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN, -32 OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -33 OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -34 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. -35 OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZER REFRIGERATORS AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK AND PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1559346 DATED ON JUNE 19, 2015 VIOLATION #32 - REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, FREEZERS, AND PREP COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BEHIND PIPES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AND PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DOOR IS BROKEN. OBSERVED A PIECE OF CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A DOOR FOR THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLERS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FREEZER DOOR DIGITAL THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR, OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED 10-1LB PACKAGES OF TOFU STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.1-65.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AND $15 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER STAIRWAY AND WATER HEATER CLOSET IN BASEMENT, 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP OF SANITIZER AND DETERGENT CONTAINERS IN DISH WASHING AREA, 3 RAT DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARD BOXES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WOK EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, SINKS.

REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(GREASE BUILDUP, SPILLS).

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS(PREPARING FOODS,TOUCHING DIRTY CLEANING TOWELS,WAITRESS SWEEPING FLOORS AND CLEANING ETC.)AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS (RAT) DROPPINGS,MOUSE DROPPINGS 100 (+) PLUS RODENT INFESTATION IN MULTIPLE AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS--BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS,BENEATH THE COOKING WOK STATIONS,AREAS NEAR THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK,DRY STORAGE 2ND FLOOR AREAS,BENEATH THE STAIRCASE AND AT CEILING LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOR DRY STOARAGE AREAS AND ON SHELVINGS BENEATH PREP STATIONS ON TOPS OF FOOD BUCKET CONTAINERS,INSIDE THE ROOMS AT FAR WEST AREAS IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,SEAL ALL HOLES WHERE NOTED THROUGHOUT,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR STORING FOODS INSIDE THE FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTTOMS PREP STATIONS,SIDES THROUGHOUT THE WOK STATIONS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE TRAP BOXES THROUGHOUT,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,COUNTERS AND SHELVINGS AT FRONT SERVICE STATION ETC., AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN DETAIL INCLUDING BASEMENT AREAS,REAR 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES REMOVE CARDBOARDS USED AS FLOOR COVERINGS.

HOLES NOTED IN WALLS/CEILINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING AROUND PIPING AND WALLBASE. SEAL ALL HOLES AND REPAIR CEILING AREA ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NOTED AND MAINTAIN. WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED SURFACES,EQUIPMENT (WHITE PUMP) BEHIND FREEZER NEAR THE FURNACE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END-CAPS AT KITCHEN AREA OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT WHERE NOTED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW CHICKEN PACKAGES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON FLOOR WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68.7F-70.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER & UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS,BENEATH STAIRCASE,IN REAR STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR WHERE BICYCLES,UNUSED DEEP FRYERS ARE STORED ALONG NORTH WALL,BEHIND/AROUND FURNACE AREAS ALONG THE SOUTH WALL.ALSO,4 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLUTTER,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,RICE,SOUP, ETC.) 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 OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

LARGE WHITE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS,CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS,FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREAS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE/OVENS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS ETC.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES ON THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE TO 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING. SEAL HOLE ON ON CORNER FLOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT AND HOLE ON LOWER SOUTH WALL AT FLOOR NEAR THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WHERE NOTED.SECTION OF CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SECTION OF CEILING LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

LIGHTS IN THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS NOT SHIELDED MUST INSTALL OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING .

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND DRY STORAGE AT 2ND FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

OVER 30 LIVE ANTS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEBOARDS OF THE REAR RECIEVING DOOR AND ATTACHED BASEBOARDS, SOME DEAD ANTS WERE ALSO FOUND UNDER THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE IN THE BACK ROOM. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY AND HOLES IN THE BASEBOARDS USED FOR HARBORAGE.

THE CLEAVER AND CUTTING TOOLS ARE STORED IN A DIRTY AREA; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AREA IN DETAIL.

THE WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLER SHELVES ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE SHELVES AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL. REMOVE THE UNSANITARY RAW WOOD UNDER THE MEAT SLICER.

THE VENTILATION EXHAUST PIPE GOING UP THE REAR STAIRWELL IS LEAKING GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

THE FLOOR IS MISSING TILES NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER THE HAND SINK. THE FLOOR IS WET BEHIND THE WALK IN FREEZER. REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO HANDSOAP OR HANDTOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA AS REQUIRED FOR HANDWASHING; MUST MAINTAIN AT BOTH HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.

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. EVIDENCE OF MICE BEHIND COUNTER IN DINING AREA ON LOWER SHELF, ALSO BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT ON FLOOR ACROSS FROM BEVERAGE STATION. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED.

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED FROM JAN. 2009. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, CORNER AREAS BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING NOTED AT THIS TIME: MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS AND OTHER AREAS, REPLACE COVING ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED, SEAL AREAS ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT ONCE FINISHED. (FLOODING OCCURRED IN BASEMENT AND REPAIRS WERE MADE TO FLOOR AND WALLS; NO FOOD STORED THERE).

PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM JAN. 2009 CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING OBSERVED: THREE COMP SINK IN DINING AREA BEHIND COUNTER WAS REMOVED ACCORDING TO MANAGER. SINK WAS PLACED IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA, ALL PIPING CONNECTED BUT NO RUNNING WATER TO SINK AT THIS TIME; PROVIDE. MANAGER STATES THAT FRONT COUNTER WHERE SINK WAS REMOVED WILL BE REMOVED ALSO.

UNABLE TO LOCATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS; MUST PROVIDE AND/OR MAKE CONSPICUOUS.

FOUND CLUTTER AND ARTICLES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE REAR AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE CLUTTER: STORE ARTICLES AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF FLOORS AT LEAST SIX (6)INCHES THIS PRACTICES COULD PREVENT POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.