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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BARRIERS AT THE ORDER/PICK UP WINDOW, NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED ENTRY POINTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD DUE TO THE PREP TABLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS TO ELIMINATE FEED SITES FOR PEST.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF COOKED BEEF (93.6�F), ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT $37 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION...

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF RAW BEEF (53.1�F) INSIDE A REFRIGERATOR.APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT $68 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS: IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET, BEHIND THE GARBAGE AND BEVERAGE UNITS IN THE DINING AREA, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOS...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BARRIERS AT THE ORDER/PICK UP WINDOW, NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED ENTRY POINTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD DUE TO THE PREP TABLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS TO ELIMINATE FEED SITES FOR PEST.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. COOKED RICE AT 60.3F, PORK AT 49.0F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDI...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOOD ITEMS COOKED RICE, COOKED PORK COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE PR...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE TABLES AGAINST THE WALL WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET (ORANGE DOOR) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED ONE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST READ AND SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND KEEP VERIFIABLE COPIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SALT AND GARLIC POWDER ON SHELF NEAR PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME IF NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATIO...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIUIM OF 60 INCHES HIGH BARRIER. OBSERVED THREE DOOR COOLER AND COFFEE STATION AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A SERVICE/UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF DIRTY MOP WATER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BACK STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE CASH RESGISTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT LONG ENOUGH TO COVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LENGTH OF VENTILATION HOOD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.