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3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS.

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS ON WALL WHERE FLOOR MEETS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2528736 DATED:08/30/2021 #48--OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #51--OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. #55--OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #55--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/24/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH PANS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH PANS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON CEILING OF REAR STORAGE AND DISH ROOM AND LONG GAP UNDERNEATH WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2401263 DATED 9/16/2020 :#10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE." #56 " OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHATTERPROOF. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR." #58 " OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREASES OF GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

OBSERVED BLOOD ON FLOORS FROM RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHATTERPROOF. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK.

SOME FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED OR MISSING ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE FLOOR BASE SEAL AT FLOOR/WALL UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK.

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW, MISSING DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MUST DRAIN CORRECTLY WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

SOME FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED OR MISSING ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE FLOOR BASE SEAL AT FLOOR/WALL UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF TOMATILLOS IN BOTH DEEP FREEZERS WITH FROST COVERING THE INTERIOR BAG COVERING THE TOMATILLOS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BIKE LEANING AGAINST A FOOD STORAGE RACK WITH CLEAN POT, PANS, AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER RELOCATED THE BIKE TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

OBSERVED A 1/2 CRACK IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD OR TRIM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO THE CREVICE.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY REACH IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

MUST REPLACE SMALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT ALL CORNERS.

MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET HANDLE AT BASE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IS LOCATED AND THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AS WELL TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE BACK YARD TO REMOVE METAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRI TO PREVENT SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

MUST PROVIDE FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.ALSO,THE REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DEFROST AND CLEAN 1 DOOR FREEZER STORED AT REAR AREA, MAINTAIN.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE REAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED COOKED PREPARED FOODS SETTING ON TOP OF STOVE AND COUNTER AREA, NOT HOLDING AT PROPER FOOD TEMP, FOODS READING 117'F, COOKED STEAK AND RICE, APPROX., 15 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A STEAM TABLE OR HOT HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140'F AND ABOVE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

RAW WOOD CHIPPING COUNTER SHELVES MUST BE RESEAL, AND MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK I COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ANALICIA VALDEZ TOOK THE TEST LAST MAY 2012 AND PASSED THE TEST ON AUGUST 2012 BUT NO PROOF TO SHOW AND NO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098319 DATED 5/15/12. #36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. #41- NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM THE WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH I COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LABEL AND DATE.

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLCE FLOOR TILES.

CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH PREP AREAS EXPOSED SINKS OR BOTH WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (preparing tacos, beans, rice, etc.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (all certificates provided are expired and no enrollment letter available at time of inspection.)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521208 DATED 2-1-11, VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS. #33, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS. #38, MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINKS. #41, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3PART SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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 SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS AND SERVING COUNTERS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.

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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FRONT PREP FLOOR.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER REAR PREP AREA CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN TILES IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES FRONT OVER SODA MACHINE. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.