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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Both kitchen and bar low-temp dish machines are not sanitizing at the final rinse, 0ppm obtained at the final rinse. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration. Priority violation 7-38-025.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

No variance available on site for using curing agents ( sodium nitrite ) instructed manager to discontinue using curing agents until obtaining appropriate variance from the office of CDPH. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Keeping spoons in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing grout between floor tiles at main kitchen. Instructed to grout and maintain.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA, NEAR THE WAREWASHING AREA, IN THE DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA, AND THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PR...

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2584603, DATED NOVEMBER 3, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #47 REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED OR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS AND DEEP SC...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF CALCIUM RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY AND SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREP AND SMOKER ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CLEAN DAILY.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC TRAYS STORED FACING UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UPSTAIRS PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TWO STALLS IN THE WOMEN'S PUBLIC/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 60 LBS OF DAIRY CHEESE SAUCE STORE IN 2 LARGE TUBS AT 53.4F - 57.1F. TUBS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM A DAY BEFORE, INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN TCS FOODS PROPELY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $600...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING METHOD, HOT TCS FOOD PLACED IN LARGE TUBS COVERED TIGHTLY AND PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SMALLER CONTAINERS LOOSELY COVER TO FACILITATE COOLING DOWN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING/HANDLING/ASSEMBLING/TOUCH, THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT FOODS, WITH BARE HAND CONTACT. *10LBS OF COLESLAW CABBAGE MIX, $10.00 *2 COOK SLIDER BUNS FOR PULLED PORK SANDWICH INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH R...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, REMOULADE SAUCES, SLICES CHEESES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 D...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE ON SITE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN RESTROOM/S ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO HOOD AND VENTILATION SYSTEM ATTACHED/INSTALLED OVER CONVECTION OVENS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOOD AND VENTILATION IS REQUIRED FOR OVEN SYSTEMS, UNLESS IT IS AN ELECTRIC OVEN AND USES LESS THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS. INST...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.

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

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO PREPARE SINGLE SERVICE SALADS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE BOWLS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN VENT COVER AND CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE ICE LIDS/COVERS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROPERLY PROTECT ICE FROM THE PUBLIC WALKWAY.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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

SPLASH GUARD IN POOR REPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT EAST BAR AREA,DIRTY DUCT TAPE AT EDGE OF THE SPLASH GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR REPLACE IT

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

EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN,INSRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE BAR AREA AND ABO...

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

SPLASH GUARD IN POOR REPAIR AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT EAST BAR AREA,DIRTY DUCT TAPE AT EDGE OF THE SPLASH GUARD.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OR REPLACE IT

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

EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENTS AND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

RUBBER GASKETS AND CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN THE POTATO SLICER AND THE MEAT SLICER TO REMIVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL DUST PANS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

COVING AT FRONT BAR IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE STATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT 3 COMP SINK FAUCET IN DISH AREA. VARIOUS DRAINS NEED COVERS IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THEREMOMETERS NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1277742 ON 3-19-14. 32-EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AND BOTH IN BASEMENT NEEDS SPLASHGUARD INSTALLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. SEAL/REPAINT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA (CHIPPED PAINT).

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE BASEBOARDS IN SMOKER/ROTISSERIE AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN EAST WASHROOMS.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN WEST WOMEN WASHROOM.

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed handsink in bar and both in basement needs splashguard installed. Cutting board worn in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board or detail clean and remove heavily pitted surface.

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

Exposed brick in dining appears not to be sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Drainline from soda dispenser draining to exposed handsink in bar area. Instructed to reroute drainline from handsink. Ventilation not working in men's toilet room. Instructed to replace exhaust fan.

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Exposed handsink in bar and both in basement needs splashguard installed. Cutting board worn in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting board or detail clean and remove heavily pitted surface.

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

Exposed brick in dining appears not to be sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Drainline from soda dispenser draining to exposed handsink in bar area. Instructed to reroute drainline from handsink. Ventilation not working in men's toilet room. Instructed to replace exhaust fan.