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NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS: WASH SINKS 90 F,3 COMPARTMENT SINK 89F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED DIRT, GREASE, AND RUST ONTOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (UNUSED AND STORED AT THE DINING AREA), UNDERNEATH HOT HEATING UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER (WATER THEREFORE TURNED OFF).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR SCOOPING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

3-307.11 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 62.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, ONLY SALSAS, WHOLE TOMATOES, AND AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR TCS FOOD UNTIL THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/04/2021, REPORT #2492411 #38 NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #43 NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #53 NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH BOXES STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BOXES STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD CONTAINERS, 20 FRUIT FLIES ON BOXES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZERS IN REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR PUBLIC BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

3-603.11-OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN WINDOW SILLS IN MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.

2-402.11-OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

2-102.13-OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE BOXES OF BRUSSEL SPROUTS WERE BEING STORED, 20 FRUIT FLIES ON BOXES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FREEZERS IN REAR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEAR PUBLIC BATHROOM. OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM ON WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF WITH BOTH FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN FRONT PREP COOLER STORED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEAT (CHICKEN) AND SOUPS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD ITEMS. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS (50), DRY FOOD STORAGE (25), (25) ON BOXES, 25 FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT (LADDER), (25) ON BACK DOOR EXIT AND (50) INSIDE OF INSECT TRAP STORED ON WALL BY REAR EXIT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA ON WALL NEAR BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO COMPLETE SERVICES AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS GRILLED BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 186.2F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 1 HOUR LATER. ALSO NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE POSTED, FOUND INSIDE PEST LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO POST ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 56.1F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F. ALL OTHER RAW MEATS FOUND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATURE ADEQUATE AT 40.1F. BEEF AND CHICKEN DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR COOKED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, SOUPS, COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AND SHRIMP. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU. REVIEWED WITH OWNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FLAN FOR SALE IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, EXPIRATION DATE AND AN ALLERGEN WARNING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALL STORED CANNED GOODS AND OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

BROKEN URINAL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MISSING BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.

INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD(SHREDDED CHEESE,DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-010

FOUND TCS FOOD(12# OF CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN BROTH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F; COOKED BEANS IN POT STORED ON TOP SHELF AT TEMP OF 99.7F TO 110.4F; DICED STEAK INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING LINE AT TEMP OF 45.3F,CHOPPED BEEF AT TEMP OF 54.5F; RAW FILLET OF CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51.9F;TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 200 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-005

OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TORN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND RUST ON LID OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNIT AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-38-020(b).

REAR AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE REAR AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE WALK-IN COOLER

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND LOOSE BASE COVING BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED ONION AND JALAPEÑO AT 132.5F IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID AND TONGS FOR SERVICE ON DISPLAY AT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS PICK UP FOODS. 10 LBS EACH OF COOKED PORK AT 54.5F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.4F AND COOKED BEEF AT 51.4F ALL IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER, ALL IN DEEP METAL PANS. THE COOLERS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 37.5F WITH RAW FOODS INSIDE SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 41.4F, AND RAW CHICKEN AT 41.3F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE COOKED PRODUCT WAS PREPARED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND PUT INTO THE COOLERS AT CLOSING AT 3AM. ALSO OBSERVED LBS COOKED RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 130.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES THE RICE WAS PREVIOUSLY COOKED, COOLED THEN REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN BEFORE PUTTING IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS NOT TAKEN ON AFTER REHEATING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER METHODS OF COOLING IN SHALLOW PANS, QUICK CHILLS IN FREEZERS ETC. AND CHECKING HOT FOOD TEMPERATURES AFTER REHEATING WITH THEIR METAL STEM THERMOMETER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF FOODS DISCARDED TO BE $370.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT ICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SODA BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL ICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED FOODS NOT CORRECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON OPEN FLATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF PREPARED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE PREPARED FOR SALADS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR FOODS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SHELVING AT COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD DRIPPINGS FROM RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE, MOLD AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK AND REPAIR PLASTER CEILING.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BURRITOS, TACOS, SOUPS, STEAKS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/04/15, REPORT#1522646 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 742-090

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND GREEN SLIMY, DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE REMAINING ICE IN THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING

THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING.

THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZINH SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PUDDING CUPS LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MEATS IN THE FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT 2DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE RESTROOM.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.

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. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING AREA.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES. IN REACH IN COOLER WALK IN AND PREP COOLER,

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO STORE WITH FOOD.

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. MUST REMMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING AREA.

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS,IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZE .THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SET UP BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000062662-15

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN A BOWL(PEPPER AND ONIONS) STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS TO SERVE THEMSELVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD PROTECTED(COVERED).FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO62662-15

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND DRY FOOD WITH FOAM OR OTHER CUPS IN IT.MANGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK-UP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.COLD WATER HANDLE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.HOT WATER TEMP 110F ABLE TO WASH HANDS.