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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR FLOORS. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK AND BELOW SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT AND REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM,ALSO HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR AREA. SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. AFTER MY REQUEST EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. IT AT SAID SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK AT BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING INSIDE THE BOWL EMPTY SOAP DISPENSERAND A GLASS WITH CREAMY LIQUID INSIDE. IN FRONT AND SITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS FILLED WITH ITEMS (GLASSES AND OTHER KITCHEN UTENSILS) BUCKETS ETS. MUST REMOVE...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6LB COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.5F(FOOD WAS COOKED THE THE BEFORE);6LB OF WHITE COOKED RICE WITH CARROTS AND CORN AT TEMP OF 49.2F ...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON SITE, HOWEVER NO REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS,FISH ETC). MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, FISH ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD IN CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME AT STORAGE AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON BOTH SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO SPACE AVAILABLE IS USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN.REPAIR ISSUE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-2024,REPORT# 2608507 47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAIN...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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

RUSTED SHELVES AND BASE OF REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA,MUST REPLACER/ RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND AND INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,ALSO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA.

54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-202.18 (B, C, D): SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND ARE OUT OF ORDER. THE FACILITY MUST HOLD SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE ARE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE IT WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW AN...

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

4-101.19: FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11: LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT, SO THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISIBLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

SHELLSTOCK TAG RECORDS ARE INCOMPLETE AND MUST BE HELD FOR 90 DAYS. TAGS ARE REQUIRED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE CHLORINE DISH MACHINE IS NOT DISPENSING PROPER SANITIZER DURING THE RINSE/SANITIZE CYCLE. 0 PPM IS MEASURED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. THE FACILITY MUST USE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, ...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. MANAGER ON SITE HAS WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED MACHINE WHILE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SQUEEZE BOTTLES OF OIL AND WATER ABOVE THE COOKLINE DOES NOT HAVE LABELS. MANAGEMENT HAS PLACED LABELS WHILE ON SITE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWLS WITHOUT A HANDLE IS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE ON IT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION SURFACES IN COOKLINE AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS ...

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

FOIL USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SURFACE THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A PLASTIC BAG USED TO FIX HOSE AT MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING IN THE SODA BOX STORAGE AREA NEAR COOKLINE IS FOUND TO BE INSUFFICIENT. LIGHT INTENSITY SHALL BE SUFFICIENT SO THAT THE AREA, ALL UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD ITEMS ARE EASILY VISABLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON SITE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER EMPLOYEES MUST RE-CERTIFY AND OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND OYSTER TAGS WITH NO DATE IDENTIFYING WHEN THE LAST OYSTER WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS COOKING, WIPING WITH A DRY DIRTY CLOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AND WITHOUT REMOVAL OF GLOVES AND HAND WASHING PICKED UP TORTILLAS, DICED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND CHOPPED LETTUCE. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEM...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 51.3F, PASTA 45.7F, CEVICHE 44.2F, POTATOES 57.6F, SOUP 45.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DI...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS OF THE HOT HOLDING CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR ...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HEAVILY AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISS...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT WAITERS STATION AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE OF THE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED-TO-ORDER ANIMAL-DERIVED FOODS ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO ADD INFORMATION TO ALL MENUS.

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED THE 'LICENSE SUSPENDED' SIGN THAT WAS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED ON FRONT DOOR ON 5-30-19 HAS BEEN CONCEALED. A WHITE SHEET HAS BEEN HUNG FROM AWNING COVERING THE 'LICENSE SUSPENDED' SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-050, CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PIC (PERSON IN CHARGE) DOESN'T HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN SAID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO SUPPLY KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS COOKING, WIPING WITH A DRY DIRTY CLOTH CUTTING BOARDS, AND WITHOUT REMOVAL OF GLOVES AND HANDWASHING PICKED UP TORTILLAS, DICED TOMATOES, CHEESE AND CHOPPED LETTUCE. COOKED WAS INFORMED OF ...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12 (A) OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS WITH SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) IN COOLER. TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEN KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. SHELLFISH WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATE POUNDS 10, VAL...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES. MUST NOT USE FOAM CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOWL TO DISPENSE FOOD PRODUCTS. PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10# COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48.9F; 15# OF RAW SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.6F; 6# RAW CHICKEN IN BAGS WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.9F; FOOD STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER; COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (RAW OYSTERS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INFESTATION OF RODENTS. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE THROUGH-OUT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: FRONT COUNTER (ON SHELVES BY FOOD PRODUCTS), BAR AREA (UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES), STORAGE BY THE MAIN COOKING AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND SODA BOXES. INSIDE ...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AND STORED UTENSILS AT FRONT PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR COSTUMERS MUST BE INVERTED.

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

GREASE AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEELS OF UNITS,INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLER MUST REPLACE IN THE KITCHEN. GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS ON PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED CERAMIC BEVERAGE CUPS AT BAR. MUST REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION UTENSILS ARE LEAD FREE OR DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LEAD MG/L.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP AT DIPPING WELL WATER SUPPLY

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT WATER SUPPLY TO COFFEE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE, LITTER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, DINING TABLE BOOTHS AND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT COVERS. LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN VENT...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VARIOUS TOOLS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE TOOLS IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER OT PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-18, REPORT# 2222914. #58- PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

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

3-301.11 OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY RO EAT FOODS UPON REINSPECTION INCLUDING TORTILLA, LETTUCE , TOMATO AND CHEESE. MANAGER WAS INFORMED AGAIN THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD AND THE COOK WAS ADVISED TO WASH HIS H...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12 (A) OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAGS WITH SHELLFISH IN COOLER. TAGS MUST REMAIN WITH SHELLFISH UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND THEN KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. SHELLFISH WERE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-00...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE O...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (RAW OYSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO BE LABELED OF WHAT THE ITEM IS, THE INGREDIENT LIST AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION IS...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...

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

3-801.11(D) OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS INCLUDING COOKED SHRIMP, DICED TOMATOES, TORTILLAS, LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATO. COOK WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES IMMEDIATLY. COOK ATTEMPTED TO WASH IS HANDS...

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-203.12 OBSERVED SHELLFISH TAGS NOT BEING KEPT FOR 90 DAYS AS REQUIRED FROM THE DATE IT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG. MANAGER WAS TOLD THAT ALL TAGS NEED TO BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE O...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (RAW OYSTERS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO BE LABELED OF WHAT THE ITEM IS, THE INGREDIENT LIST AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FACILITY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 (C) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL FLIES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS AND ON WALLS OF HALLWAY MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEING USED AS A COVER FOR STEAM TABLE. NO FOOD WAS WITHIN STEAM TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RAW WOOD WAS REMOVED AT TIME OF ISNPECTION AND PROPER METAL COVERS WERE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD TO COVER STEAM TABLE IN TH...

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

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

NOTED CEILING TILES SPASHED AT DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED REFRIGERATION UNIT AT HOT LINE NOT HOLDING COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW(SEE BELOW). TAGGED UNIT CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSIDE SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT HOT LINE AREA THEY ARE EGGS AT48F,PANCHO SAUCE 46F,CHICKEN BREAST 49F,CHIPOLTE SAUCE 46F,CHORIZO 53F. ALL FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED. TOTAL LBS DISTROYED 43LBS TOTAL P...

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER AMOUNT OF SANITIZER ON FLAT WARE.READING WAS 10PPM.TAGGED MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITZE MULTIUSE AND UTENSILS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-0...

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

NOTED CEILING TILES SPASHED AT DISHWASING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED CEILING VENTS DUSTY AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

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

NOTED FOOD PRODUCT STORED IN(IE CHICKEN)IN CARDBOARD BOXES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS INTO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. NOTED NO DRAIN BOARD OR RACK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET EITHE...

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

NOTED RANGE AND GRILL ENCRUSTED WITH CHAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER,WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING

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

FLOORS UNDER RANGE AND GRILL NEEDS CLEANING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED NO BI METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A BI-METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED CRITICAL VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1970856, DATED 11/3/2016, NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #16; OBSERVED PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INST...

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AN MAINTAIN.

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

DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER (FROZEN FRUIT)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH W...

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

OBSERVED DIPPER WELL ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR PREP HAVE ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. STOVE AND FRYER ARE NOT CL...

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT CLEAN. IN...

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

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR, OFFICE, AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. IN THE REAR PREP. IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN...

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LEAK UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. LEAKY FAUCET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK A...

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

OBSERVED PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(...

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. THE SMALL ROOM ADJACENT TO THE GRILL, WHERE THE CARBONATED SODA RACKS ARE LOCATED, AND IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SAN...

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1752103, DATED 4/18/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #45; F...

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AN MAINTAIN.

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

DEFROST THE SMALL FREEZER (FROZEN FRUIT)BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. RUST ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP AND STEAM TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. RUST ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH W...

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

OBSERVED DIPPER WELL ON EAST WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN. MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. STORAGE RACKS AGAINST THE WALL IN REAR PREP HAVE ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. STOVE AND FRYER ARE NOT C...

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. ALSO, FLOOR IN THE BAR AREA IS NOT CLEAN. I...

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

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BAR, OFFICE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE; IN THE FRONT PREP AREA OVER THE PREP TABLE. IN THE REAR PREP. IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. IN THE HALLWAY WHERE THE TOILET ROOMS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN...

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. LEAK UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREA. LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. LEAKY FAUCET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. LEAK A...

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

OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PREP COOLER HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SAUSAGE, AND CHEESE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 51.7F. COOLER TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF COOLER, UNTIL COOLER HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. CONTACT CDP...

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER. CHORIZZO SAUSAGE AT 48.2F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $15, STUFFED PEPPERS, 50.5F, 1 LBS VALUED AT $15, AND 1 LB OF CHEESE VALUED AT $10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISC...

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, SEVERE BUILD UP, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0...

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482904, DATED 8/21/2015. VIOLATION #32; BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. VIOLATION #33; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WIT...

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HALLWAY BY THE TOILET ROOMS AND MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, LIGHT MISSING IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM, AND ABOVE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

CEILING TILE WITH BLACK STAINED SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED

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

TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT REAR PREP AREA,INSIDE THE SINK TWO LARGE CONTAINERS AND UNCLEANED POT AND PANS NO SOAP PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND ALSO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,MEN'S WASHROOM NO SOAP PROVIDED.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WAS PR...

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

WE OBSERVED 10 HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA,FRONT PREP AREA AND FRONT WINDOWS ALSO 30 PLUS SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES;CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATI...

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-9-2014 REPORT # 1464422 #32-FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF DISH MACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS. #34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. (BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT) PRESENTLY WE(CERTIFIE...

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

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO #29

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

CEILING TILE WITH BLACK STAINED SUBSTANCE IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACED.

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

TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD IN PREP AREA ALSO INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FODD.(HANDLES RAW BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TOP OF DISHMACHINE, ICE MACHINE, AND SHELVING UNITS.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT. (BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT)

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

FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,PRESENTLY 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZE SOLUTION AT DISH MACHINE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.A WORKING THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.

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

SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALUMINUM LIDS ARE USED FOR DIVIDERS BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL BY THE POP DISPENSER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEAD LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.

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

OBSERVED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL ON GROUND,OUTSIDE REAR PARKING LOT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ELEVATE ITEMS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NO ICE SCOOP OR ICE SCOOP CONTAINER PROVIDED FOR ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAID SCOOPS.