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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.

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

Damaged prep cooler doors gaskets at main prep kitchen, Instructed to replace.

7. NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Utensils in-use kept in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep under continuous running cold water or in a clean dry container.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged floors in front of one comp prep sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

�OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISS...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (MUSSELS) ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STAT...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE OF (180F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565609 CONDUCTED ON 10/19/2022: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING WATER COMING FROM SPROUT OF REAR HANDSINK FAUCET WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DARK GROOVES AND DEEP CUTS. MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS REAR PREP ON FLOORS NEAR WATER HEATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED UNDER COUNTER IN THE REAR PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS TO STORE FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAI...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE, GRILL, FRYER, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed improper hygienic practice. Noted food handler conducting cash or credit transaction at touch screen register at front counter. Food handler then put single use gloves and began to wrap banh mi/deli sandwich in butcher wrap paper. Food handl...

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Food not protected. At time of inspection observed 5 open top water pitchers and 15 to 20 pre filled glasses of water stored on wooden shelving unit, located on dining room floor, between customer seating area and front bar seating area, not covered ...

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line of three compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove and resurface area. Maintain at all times. Observed slight yellow buildup on interior surfaces of ice curtain inside rear ice machine....

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Observed 2 door cooler doors in disrepair. When doors closed, there is a gap between doors. Must repair doors to properly close in order to keep internal air temperature at 40F of less. Must maintain.

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

Observe excessive grease/dirt build up (orange dried liquid substance) on floor under hand sink, next to cooking line, in kitchen area. Must detail clean and sanitize floors. Must maintain same.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE MATERIALS. OBSERVED BROOMS STORED WITH THE BRISTLE SIDE STORED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AL...

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP SURFACES IN THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH. OBSERVED ICE WANDS STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE WANDS IN A CL...

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED MISSING DOCUMENTAION FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE TRAINED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND COVERS THAT ARE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER STANDING ON THE FOOR UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. NOTED EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT BOILED EGGS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. ADVISED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A

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

MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

FOOD LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IF NEEDED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPLACE AND MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS COOKED AND COOLED DICED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP, STORED IN DEEP METAL PANS, DATED 11-19-14 RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 45.1 TO 46.4F. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER METHODS...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR CHEMICAL AND EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIALS FROM BOTH AREAS. CLEAN ALL DRAINS. SEAL ALL O...

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 8-20-14 NOT CORRECTED. #35-MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDING EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

MISSING WALL COVING ALONG WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST RE-ATTACH PLASTIC WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND STICKY REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FRONT WINDOW SILLS TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN.

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

OVER 50 REWASHED DISPOSABLE SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS WERE IN THE DISH DRYING RACK, OBTAIN ENOUGH SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TO STORE YOUR PREPARED FOODS IN A SANITARY MANNER. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer mus...

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND ...