TAQUERIA EL RANCHITO.

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE KITCHEN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

OBSERVED OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND OVER 50 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES/RACKS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD FROM MEAT ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT.

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE - MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

4-301.12INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.

4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, OVEN, FRYER, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES/RACKS HANDSINKS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND STEAM TABLE/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD FROM MEAT ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS.

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

6-301.14: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.

3-302.12: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

3-304.14: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

4-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

4-501.12 :INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ACROSS THE GRILL - ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE) WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN.

4-202.16: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE HAND INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

4-102.11: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (ANCHOVIES) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.

4-301.12: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.

4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.

6-201.11: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

6-201.13: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

6-303.11: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT (NEXT TO THE GRILL).

6-202.11: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

2-102.13: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE, REFRIED BEANS PIZZA ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.

FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLERS (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F AND 60.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS: BEEF AT 50.8F/56.7F/58.2F/59.3F/66.0F, GUACAMOLE AT 48.0F, SOUR CREAM AT 49.0F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 52.5F, CHIPOTLE SAUCE AT 50.3F, SALSA AT 49.9F, OCTOPUS AT 61.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0 AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS, TOTAL VALUE $ 230.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOUND (2) PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER (ACROSS GRILL) WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F AND PIZZA PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (2) PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BEANS, RICE ETC).

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER/PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD (ACROSS THE GRILL - ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE) WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE HAND INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (ANCHOVIES) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK INFRONT BAR AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE AND SLIMY ACCUMULATION.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT (NEXT TO THE GRILL).

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

4-602.11(B-E) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.

4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

6-303.11 INADEQUATE LIGHTING NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULBS FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT, WASTE WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

INADEQUATE LIGHTING NOTED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHBULBS FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA.

NO SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT BAR HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

4-501.11---OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLAGE TOPS/SIDES/UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR MICROWAVES, INTERIORS OF OVEN AND DEEP FRYERS.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED IN BASEMENT BOTH WATER HOSE CONNECTIONS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING AND DRAINING AT THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT WASTE WATER BACKS-UP INTO THE FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA,DRY STORAGE ROOMS,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,UNUSED OFFICE SPACE AREAS AND REPLACE ROTTED CEILING WOODEN BEAMS AND REPAIR BROKEN CEILING AREAS IN BASEMENT NEAR THE GREASE TRAP BOX ALSO PROVIDE MISSING/BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR NEAR THE MIXER AND IN MENS WASHROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS CRACKS/CRFEVICES DIRECTLY ALONG AND BEHIND THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE NEAR THE WALK-IN-FREEZER DOOR.

6-501.12--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. LITTER AND SHREDDED MATERIALS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. LITTERED AND UNORGANIZED OFFICE STORAGE SPACES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553287 ON 03/23/2022: CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES; 10 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA, APPROX: 60 OR MORE RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND THE KITCHEN COOKING/DEEP FRYERS/OVENS/GRILLS/STOVES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, APPROX: 500 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE FLOORS CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/STORAGE ROOMS/DRY STORAGE ROOMS/OFFICE SPACE AREAS AND ON TOP OF CLUTTERED STORED ITEMS IN SOUTH-END OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH NORTH SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROX: 20 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP AT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

OBSERVED BREAD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

3-304.12--OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114--OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

6-303.11-- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,PORK STEW,COOKED POTATOES,BEEF SOUP)IN WALK-IN-COOLER NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE CAKE/PASTRIES DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE WORKING THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AND BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OBSERVED APPROX:30 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELFS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.(COS)

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AT FRONT COUNTER (SPOONS,FORKS ETC.)HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS,STEAM TABLE, AND DEEP FRYERS.

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT ENTRANCE AREA AND AT REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS WITH WITH FOOD DEBRI SPILLAGE/LITTER AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS.

OBSERVED BROKEN UNUSED CHEST FREEZER,OLD RUSTED GRILL EQUIPMENT PARTS ETC..INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN KITCHEN PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAREST FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED SACKS ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT DISH AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAREST FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED MUSSELS ON SITE WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATING BACK 90 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1LBS OF MUSSELS VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER SALE OF LAST ITEM FROM SHELLSTOCK CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED FOR PRODUCING ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED IN BLACK AND PINK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE LISTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA: SOUR CREAM HELD AT 54.2F, GUACAMOLE HELD AT 48.6F, SLICED TURKEY AT 45.8F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F, BEEF AT 51.2F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.7, AND HAM AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM, GUACAMOLE, SLICED TURKEY, CHICKEN, BEEF, HAMBURGERS, AND HAM MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 53.6F AND 49.5F RESPECTIVELY. COOLERS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SACKS ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING DOUGH MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CRACKED, BROKEN, AND MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS OF BASEMENT DISH AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED BROKEN VENTILATION FAN INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUIILD AND PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS COOKED CHICKEN AND POTATOES HELD AT 84.0 F ON PREP AREA COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #238713 DATED ON 08/05/20 NOT CORRECTED-#47 OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, #51 OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS AND KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

4-201.11- OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- 4-501.12- OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.---- 6-201.11- OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: SALSA FOUND AT 56.5F, RAW SHRIMP FOUND AT 53.1F, RAW BEEF PATTIES FOUND AT 51.8F, PACKAGED POBLANO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH CHEESE FOUND AT 53.4F, GOAT MEAT FOUND AT 54.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 55.4F, RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, GYRO MEAT FOUND AT 47.6F AND RAW STRIP STEAK FOUND AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 150 LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $350.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU AND MISSING REMINDER WITH AN ASTERIK ON FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." ALSO MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEMS (EGGS) THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES FROM HEALTHY CHICAGO, CDPH ON CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 59.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 HOUSE FLIES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF ANY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN ICE SCOOP HOLDER BETWEEN USES.

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN LID ON CHEST FREEZER NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED DARK YELLOW STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS THAT ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR.

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE AND SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- TOMALES AT 52.1 F, CARNITAS AT 52.2 F, TRIPE AT 51.9 F, SAUSAGE AT 53.9 F AND PEPPERONI AT 53.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOUND THE FOLLOWING REACH IN PREP COOLERS NOT MAINTAINED- 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 59.1 F, 3-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER AT 54.4 F AND PIZZA REACH IN COOLER AT 53.9 F. FOUND SAUSAGE, CARNITAS, TRIPE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAID COOLERS, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SOME REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS AND TOP HALF OF REACH IN COOLERS DOORS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT BUILD UP AND LITTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

6-501.111- FOUND EVIDENCE OF TWO LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT ON THE PALLET WITH BOXES OF MENUS AND 8 LIVE ROACHES AND 5 DEAD ROACHES ON THE WALL BASE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

6-201.11-FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT,UNDERNEATH ALL PALLETS IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA AND COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS AND UNDER RUBBISH IN THE OLD OFFICE UNDER THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS OF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS.

MUST REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS/STAFF FROM GETTING INJURED.

MUST REPLACE THE HOLES AND DAMAGED DRY WALL ALONG THE REAR STAIRCASE LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE THICK DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES.

REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE AIR NEAR THE FRONT STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE AN OFFICE USED TO BE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE CUTTING BOARDS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND UTENSILS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND/OR SPLATTER.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELDS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE DISHMACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR THE MACHINE TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE MACHINE IS SANITIZING AT THE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF 50-100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC FLY ZAPPER STORED ON A DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH 100'S OF DEAD BUGS ON THE STORAGE RACKS. UPON REQUEST THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BUG ZAPPER FROM THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM THE BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OF RICE BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE THAT WAS IN A GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE, REHEAT, OR COOK WITH ANY TYPE OF GROCERY BAG AS THEY ARE NOT FOOD GRADE BAGS AND WILL MELT. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5# OF RICE WORTH APPROXIMATELY $20. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED CUPS USED TO DISPENSE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS OF CHEESE AND GIARDINNARA IN THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS TO DISPENSE FOOD AND TO STORE HANDLED SCOOPS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT WHERE WOOD IS DETERIORATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE LINE.

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SHIELS TO PROTECT LIGHT FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1970331 DATED ON 10/27/16 NOT CORRECTED- #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLASHES. ALSO THE WALL ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA MAKING STATION TO REMOVE SPLASH FROM THE WAL. IN REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LGITH SHIELDS AT CEILING. SAID PREVIOUS VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANCE.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AT PREP AND DISH MACHINE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DRINKS MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED BLOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AT PREP AREA.

OBSERVED SOME PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE CEILING TILES LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA AND REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM PREP AREA CEILING TILES.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL RAW, COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND BEEF, CHICKEN AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE BOX FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES(FOR EXAMPLE ZIP-LOCK PLASTIC BAGS).

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAINT EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU WALK IN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE AT ALL TIMES.

MUST REPAIR FLOOR FROM THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO RETILE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST PROVIDE.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLASHES. ALSO THE WALL ACROSS FROMT THE PIZZA MAKING STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM THE WALL. IN THE REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREA MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL CEILING TILES. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE CEILING.

MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA 3-COMP SINK. AT THIS TIME IT IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN 2 OTHER REFRIGERATORS FOUND RAW EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CDI. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS. ALSO IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FOUND 2 UNCOVERED CONTAINERS HOLDING PORK CHOPS WITH AN CARD BOARD BOX ENCRUSTED TO THE FOOD PRODUCT. CDI. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT. (APPROXIMATE VALUE $125.00 50LBS) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODS BEING STORED IN COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE REAR PREP TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE STOVE AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY INTERIOR, THE 4-TOP STOVE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR AND THE PREP TABLE NEXT THE ABOVE STATED STOVE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AT THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN THE BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOM SO AS TO HAVE EXHAUST VENT OUTWARDS. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

FOUND TWO FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WHO STARTED WORKING AT FACILITY IN DECEMBER 2015 WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN ALSO,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.RELOCATE DRY GOODS STORED NEAR EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS DICING AND CHOPPING ONIONS,TOMATOES (READY-TO-EAT-FOODS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MULTI-TASKING PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS HANDLING FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.MANAGER PROVIDED GLOVES FOR HANDLING FOODS BEFORE I LEFT,WAS AGAIN ADVISED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS(USE GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC.) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAW FOODS BEEF,PORK INSIDE REACH-IN-COOLERS/WALK-IN-COOLER STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS SALSAS,CUT TOMATOES,READY-TO-EAT PRODUCE ITEMS,READY- TO- EAT COOKED FOODS TAMALES UNCOVERED,UNLABELED ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOODS AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOODS IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN ALSO,REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.RELOCATE DRY GOODS STORED NEAR EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF TRIPE,HAMBURGERS,CHILE RELLENOS,RAW CHICKEN,RAW PORK,COOKED GROUND BEEF ETC... MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.6F,RAW STEAK AT 48.9F,PORK CARNITAS 48.7F,RAW PORK 67.4F,HAMBURGERS 49.3F,RAW CHICKEN 48.7F,COOKED GROUND BEEF 60.9F,COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 100.1F-110.7F AT COOK LINE.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 40#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $500.00 AS PER MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT TEMPERATURE OF WATER MEASURED AT 80.4F AT THIS TIME. OPERATOR RESTORED ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER AND TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 110.F UNDER PRESSURE AT 3:20 P.M..INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN SAFE,HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FOOD CONTAINERS OF RAW MEATS (BEEF,CHICKEN,PORK) AND RAW SHELL EGGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED/NOT LABELED COOKED BEEF TRIPE,COOKED GROUND BEEF,COOKED CHICKEN ETC.. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS DURING STORAGE,PREPARATION,DISPLAY,SERVICE.ALSO,FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUST INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE PANEL DIRECTLY ABOVE FROM ICE CHIPS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE RUSTS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED/WEATHERSTRIP IS BROKEN;APPROX: 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

FOUND (1) CONTAINER OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAG. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- APPROXIMATELY 40 OYSTERS,APPROXIMATELY TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $70.00 AS PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10#'s OF COOKED RICE,3#'s OF COOKED GROUND BEEF WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1-52.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.APPROX:DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. AS PER MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED DIRTY PLATES,SPOON AND SAUCE PANS STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK. ADVISED MANAGER THAT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.

RUBBER GASKETS AT 2 DOOR STAND-UP REACH IN COOLER ARE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WOODEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN DRY SRORAGE AREAS AND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS.

FOUND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER,AROUND, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALL/CEILING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,WALLS ALONG THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED REMOVE DUSTS BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR CORNER IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.

MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER CABINET DOOR, DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLE COVERS, REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS, AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS, REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

WALL/CEILING NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN, AND DINING ROOM, CEILING TILE MISSING AND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SEVERAL RUSTY WASHERS AND SCREWS ATTACHED TO BOTTOM OF SINK, MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND BETTER MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN,

CLEAN MULTI-USE AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, MULTI-USE DISHES MUST BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE, AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTIONS DURING STORAGE,

MUST REPAIR FRONT COUNTER CABINET DOOR, DOOR NOT PROPERLY CLOSING, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD, MUST PROVIDE/REPAIR HANDLERS TO STEAM TABLE COVERS, REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER DOORS, AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AT REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS, REPAINT CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, TOPS, SIDES, AND INTERIOR CABINET OF FRYERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND CUTTING BOARDS, ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE FIRST KITCHEN AREA,

WALL/CEILING NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WALK-IN COOLER, VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN, AND DINING ROOM, CEILING TILE MISSING AND CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES,

EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR IN POOR REPAIR, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, MUST REPAIR,

THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY,

LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRI ON BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

REAR DOOR NOT SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED ON 11/08/2013, FOR INSPECTION REPORT #1393211, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 31 CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. 32 EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES, 33 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE. 34 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 35 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE.

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

EXCESSIVE RUST ON BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AND SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL OR REPLACE.

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE IN KITCHEN; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES; AT FRONT SERVING AREA; CABINETS, SHELVES, COOLERS AND JUICER; AND IN THE BASEMENT; EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE.

EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND WATER ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, FRONT SERVING AREA AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS AT FRONT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING ATTACHMENTS AT DINING ROOM AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS MASHED POTATO AT 51.1F, BOILED EGGS AT 48.9F, CHICKEN SALAD AT 51.0F. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG TO SHOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 3.00 TOTAL 2 LBS.

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND LID WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER DURING INSPECTION. GREASE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOMS. CAULKING WORN OUT. MUST SEAL OR REPAINT ALL THE WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR, FOOD SUPPLY SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT, ALL THE PREP TABLE, ALL BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL THE DOORS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN, FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT,(WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR)MUST DRY FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. KITCHEN,PREP AREA,( WITH FOOD DEBRIS EVERYWHERE.)INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER, AND DISH WASHING AREA.

MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME REACH IN COOLER, WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

WASH CLOTH USE FOR CLEANING THE PREP TABLE, COOLER, DINING TABLES,MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOUND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 49.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER CALLED A TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. TECHINICIAN WAS ABLE TO FIX THE COOLER AND IS NOW AT 38.9F.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS BEEF AT 46.5F, HAMBURGER AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 48.2F, GYROS AT 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $100.00, TOTAL 35 LBS.

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, ALL EXTERIOR PART AND LID OF ALL THE BULK CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT,BOTTOM INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER, INSIDE THE CABINET BEHIND THE BAR AND CABINETS IN FRONT OF THE SERVING AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE BASEMENT,MUST PROVIDE. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR CLOSE TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND RE GROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA.

MUST CLEAN VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED.

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, OLD DISHES, OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT, OLD CABINET, ETC. STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND THREE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 55.4F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 10LBS. OF CUT TOMATOES AT 63.5F, 15LBS. TAMALES AT 61.8F, 8LBS. CHEESE AT 56.8F, AND 3LBS. OF COOKED POTATOES AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED; V=$250., CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA, UNDER SERVING COUNTERS ON SHELVES AND CABINETS. 7 LIVE ADULT AND 3 NYMPH NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS

Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

Inspector Comments: 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.

Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE; 10 LBS OF COOKED RED SAUCE AT 80.9F, ABOUT 2 LBS. OF COOKED PORK AT 79.8F, AND ABOUT 1 LB. COOKED CHICKEN AT 69.05F. MANAGER STATED FOOD ITEMS COOKED/PREPARED LAST NIGHT AND LEFT ON TOP OF PREP TABLE OVER NIGHT. MUST KEEP COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Houseflies on premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage.

Outside garbage area not maintained or cleaned. Excessive clutter and debris stored outside of rear exit door.Instructed remove all garbage and debris from rear.

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.

Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Must remove foam(great stuff) and properly seal holes. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light.

Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.

"Held for Inspection" tag remains.

violation #04 now corrected.

Violation #08 now corrected.

Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement and several other areas (womens washroom, under 3 compartment sink, under chest freezer). Also, numerous (hundreds) live gnats and houseflies thru-out premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. Flies on walls, ceiling, food containers and equipment, in boxes of dried chilis etc) Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings-approximately 30 plus on storage shelves in basement. Instructed to remove all live pest activity, detail clean and sanitize all areas/utensils/equipment and have licensed pest control service premises. 29-#32 Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage. Articles must be stored off floor, away from walls. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.

Violation has been upgraded to Critical

Violation has been upgraded to Critical

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.

Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.----Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out.-----Remove all crates used for shelving, provide proper raised shelving to facilitate cleaning.

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.

Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors.---Remove dead flies from windowsill.----Rear screendoor must be repaired to open outward.

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.

Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.

Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found 3-door prep cooler internal temperature at 46.3 F and 1-door prep cooler at 52.8 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 15 lbs-Spicy Pork at 48.6 F, 5 lbs-Ground Beef at 56.6 F, 7 lbs-Chorizo at 47.7 F, 12 lbs-Steak at 59.2 F, 3 lbs-Cooked chicken at 50.3, 3 lbs-Guacamole at 45.9 F and 15 lbs-Cooked Ham Shank at 53.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $ 150, 60lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Source of cross contamination observed on cutting boards. Observed cook cutting raw chicken on worn cutting board screwed on prep counter and then proceed to cut onion in same area on cutting baord and not sanitizing. Cutting board heavily stained and not able to submerge in three compartment sink to wash, rinse or sanitize. Instructed manager to provide separated color coded cutting baords for meats and ready to eat products. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Dish machine not proper concentration or sanitizing strength. Observed a rack of dishes inside dish machine. Chemical chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that dish machine must be properly sanitizing at 100ppm. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dish machine. Techinican arrived on premises, machine now sanitizing at 100 ppm.

Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement on back panel of dish machine and on cooking pots on floor in corner of basement and on floor near dish machine. Also, live gnats and house flies in basement around dishmachine and back storage area around storage shelves-approximately 10 gnats and 10 house flies. Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings approximately 30 droppings on storage shelves in locked storage rooms of soda. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and live activity, detail clean premises and have pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Previous minor violations not corrected 1-11-2011 or 1-18-2011, report # 365491 and 365507: #32-Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.

Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.

Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas.

Light and ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or proper attach to wall.

Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.

Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.

Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED RAW BEEF ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER WITH UNCOVED DELI MEATS,[TURKEY, HAM] SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. RAW AND COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, IN COVERED CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS; NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE BAR CABINETS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK.

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TOP MISSING USING TRAYS TO COVER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TOP COVER.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSREVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF, EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR, INTERIOR STORAGE SHELF REAR WALK-IN, AND REACH IN COOLERS HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN 1ST. FL. AND BASEMENT AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BASEMENT BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN MUST REPLACE. AND LIGHT OUT 1ST.FL. AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST. FL.

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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.FRONT DIPPER WELL LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PRECOOKED RICE (3LBS) ON COUNTER HELD AT 56.2*F, EGGS (8) AT 58.6*F,AND SPICY PORK (1LB) AT 55.4*F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (LISTED ABOVE).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A VALUE $12.50, 5 LBS. DENATURED WITH BLEACH / DUMPED BY BELOW MANAGE.

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 SPOONS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP SO EMPLOYEES DON'T TOUCH THE SPOON WHERE CUSTOMERS EAT FROM. (CDI).

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOZZELS (CDI).

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 98337, DATED 1/19/10. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS,BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT COFFEE DRIP TRAY, CLEAN STOVE ANS OVEN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10. CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10.REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

DISH MACHINE MOVED TO THE BASEMENT NEED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATED 1/19/10.CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT CABINTS, BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT, COFFEE DRIP TRAY. CLEAN STOVE, OVEN.

CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.

REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA.

SINK NOZZEL LEAKING AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.