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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA IN KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH HOSE HOOKUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE ON FAUCET,EXPLAINED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE FOR STAFF TO USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BEHIND PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SHRIMP TEMPURA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44.0F-46.0F LOCATED IN 4 DR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPE...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES WITH APPROX. 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION.SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTI...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA ALSO,FLOORS AT ALL BARS NEED A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2603149 DATED FOR 9/19/2024: (53) 6-202.24 - OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS (ALL GENDER MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THE...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-202.14: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

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

NO PROOF OF VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES READ, SIGN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY RANGING BETWEEN 69.3-92.5F. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURES AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND THIRD FLOOR EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON SHIELD AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON FIRST FLOOR IN ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, REMOVE BLACK MOLDLIKE S...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL BAR NEAR KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AR...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 146F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, C...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ANY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORS(ALL GENDER, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S) SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOS...

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE IN FOUR OUT OF FIVE STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 7/19/2024 TOILET TISSUE PROVIDED IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM...

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOODSERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse at bar area. 0ppm CL obtained at test strips. No sanitizer jug attached to machine. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

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

Using Deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No temperature measuring heat strip or thermometer for High temp dish machine, instructed to obtain.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON FANS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FANS FREE OF ICE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SOAP AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) (COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 6-301.11)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD & BAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED WHITE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN UNUSED PASTRY PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 89.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F.

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

OBSERVED SUSHI FOOD HANDLER USING HIS CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING SUSHI FISH WITH OUT WASHING HANDS NOR USE GLOVES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE USE PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CONDENSATING WATER DRIPPING OVER OPEN FOOD CONTAINERS (READY-TO-EAT) IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

SMALL DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

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

SNEEZE GUARD AT SUSHI PREP STATION NOT HIGH OR FAR ENOUGH FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD.

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

2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED , SUSHI, STEAK,EGGS, FISH,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

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

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 12 OUT OF 15 HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BARS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE GO BUY SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND PLACE AT THE SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. CITATION ISSUED F...

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

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT BY THE DISH WASHER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE ELCTRICAL ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES UNIFORM ARE STORED AT THE BASEMNET FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

BAR SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEAD BUGS NOTED AT REAR SECTIN OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WEAK HOT HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MAIN 3-COMP SINK AND BAR SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTANER.

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. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TRACK LIGHTING AT VISION 3RD FLOOR BAR. R...

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINKS.

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. MUST SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA. SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND ALL BARS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUNS BEHIND ALL BARS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN.

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. Must label/date foods inside walk in food cooler.

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. Must replace all damaged reach in coolers door gaskets at front prep area.

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. Must clean and sanitize interior of all coolers at front prep area.

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. Must detail clean floor at 2nd floor bars along corners and below counters.