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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMSIES FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER THAT IS BEING USED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL NEXT TO THE STEAMER UNIT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE STEAMER UNIT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2510689 ON 6/2/21 NOT CORRECTED: 56 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/2/21 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE (TCS FOODS) (CHICKEN,RICE,BEEF ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE P...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON STORAGE SHELFS ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING FOOD PREP LINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE REAR DRY STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED VENTILATION COVERS WITH ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TABLE TOP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDER SODA (2) DISPENSER MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH (2) ICE MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND SOME IN PREP AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICES. CORE VIOLATION

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CORE VIOLATION

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB BURN'T OUT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ,NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST SUMMARY REPORT SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b) CITATION ISSUED. SEE REPORT #2262030 DATED2/14/2019

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN-UP PROGRAM/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION

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

OBSERVED SODA NOZZLES AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE TO BE STICKY. OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY. OBSERVED DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY. OBSERVED ICING ON WALL OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN/DEFROST POP N...

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINKS TO BE SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OUT DRAINS.

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

WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION. POSTED ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW. MANAGER CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED ON 3/17/17. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GET AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION AND POST IT ON SITE IN PLAIN VIEW FOR THE CUSTOMER...

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1966918 DATED 10/21/16. #45-UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED. SERIO...

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND RETERMALIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE FREEZES MACHINE. MUST RE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AND RESTRICT STORING ON FOOD PRODUCT,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

UNABLE TO PRESENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLES CERTIFICATE FROM COMPUTER, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CERTIFICATES PRINTED OUT AND PLACE IN A FOLDER FOR REVIEWING WHEN NEEDED,

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

COOKING FRYERS INTERIOR CABINETS AND SHELVES INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE IN DINING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(oven) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage kitchen shelving not clean, need detailed cleani...

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Exposed hand sink faucet in kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, and by hot water heater not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, rear storage shelving in storage room that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need cleaning(det...

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage room storage shelving not clen, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Light shields in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitche prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed)

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH HEAVY SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDER/CORNER OF BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (DINING AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (SERVICE LINE).

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,SERVICE FOUND INTERIOR SODA ICE MACHINE WALLS,PIPES IN FRONT COUNTER VERY DIRT...

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR BASE OF SODA FOUNTAIN IN FRONT COUNTER NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTRIOR SIDES OF 2 HOT HOLDING EQUI...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VENT COVERS AT THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, CEILING VENT AT THE REAR UNCLEAN M...

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

Bulk food storage containers not properly labeled. Instructed to label all containers with name.

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

Floor behind and under equipment and in walk in freezer not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Fan covers in walk in cooler not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELLED AND DATED

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. BEHIND AND AROUND 2 SODA MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR UNDER SODA MACHINE IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING VENT IN MOPSINK AREA AND OFFICE UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN; (1) ENTRANCE DOOR WITH LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU,MUST SEAL, MUST ADJUST DOOR SWEEP

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...