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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 5-501.15 OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED.NOT CORRECTED IN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED WASTE GREASE AREA IN ALLEY BEHIND PROPERTY GATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS COOKED BEEF TONGUE RANGING FROM 46.1F- 50.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 7.5LBS AT $36. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED SALT UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS AND OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO STORE KNIVES WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS HORIZONTALLY STORED IN OPEN CONTAINER NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON HOT HOLDING UNITS IN TWO PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED. MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS IN REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS ARE ON SITE. CHLORINE IS BEING USED A THE SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TESTING STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET FIXTURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STAINED/BROKEN/MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DISCOLORED PUDDLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DAMAGED FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOODS IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, TAMALES, CHOPPED TOMATOES, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, CHEESE AND BEAN, AND CHICKEN TAMALES, STUFFED PEPPERS, COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, AND SALSA) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-56.1F. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT TOTAL COST OF $150. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN REAR PREP AREA AT 49.9F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WAS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR TO COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 AND BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BROKEN/TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED POP SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE.

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR GRILL LINE AS WELL AS IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS . MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE IN PLACE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

3-501.17 READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE) IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS FOR MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . 7-38-005

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CLAY POTS AT THE FRONT BAR USED FOR SERVING DRINKS, AS WELL AS BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO IN THE COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE HORICHATA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN AND IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CEILING TILES WITH DAMAGES WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

6-501.11 OBSERVED DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE POLICY IN PLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROCEDURE IN PLACE ALONG WITH REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD NOT PROPERLY DATED (BEEF, CHICKEN, GUACAMOLE) IN THE 2-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD LABELS FOR MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS PLACED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

OBSERVED APPROX. 40 TO 50 FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION: IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, INSIDE THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER ABOVE THE JUICING MACHINE, AND AT THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(a)

OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK AND THE BACK COOK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHES PROPERLY AFTER USE.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF CELERY BEHIND THE BAR AREA, IN THE DESSERT COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND ON TOP OF THE DRAIN AREA OF THE PEPSI DISPENSING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

OBSERVED CLAY POTS AT THE FRONT BAR USED FOR SERVING DRINKS, AS WELL AS BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO IN THE COOLER AND A GARBAGE CAN USED TO STORE HORICHATA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE IN GOOD REPAIR.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA AND IN AND IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SO THAT CUTTING SURFACES ARE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED FAUCET ON THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BROKEN DUMP SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CEILING TILES WITH DAMAGES WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED HAND SINKS FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH 3- ROLLING CARTS,MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF AND NO TOWELS AT SAME,BAR AREA HAND SINK A BUCKET WITH COCONUT JUICE INSIDE AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILETROOM HAND DRYER NOT WORKING.CARTS, MACHINE & BUCKET IS NOW REMOVED,TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS,OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK,ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FLOOR MATS.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS,DAMAGED WALL AT DRIVE THRU AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNITS.

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT TABLE TOP COOLER.

MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPING, SERVING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, STEAK, CHICKEN.... SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012

FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPLACED WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. AROUND AREA OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPLACED WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.

WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. AROUND AREA OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE CAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE SEVERAL UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS.

COOKED FLANK STEAK FOUND SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 81.4F AND 87.4F IN REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA PLACED IN DOUBLE PANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLERS AT 55.1F, AND 56.8F(CUT TOMATOES), CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 51.6F AND 55.6F, AND SHELLED EGGS AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED TO USE INSERTS IN THESE UNITS AND TO PLACE THE PANS DIRECTLY DOWN IN THE UNITS SO THAT PRODUCTS ARE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOKED CHORIZO FOUND AT 101.5F ON TABLE UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SMALL FLY ACTIVITY(10) NOTICED IN THE REAR MOP SINK/STORAGE AREA NEAR RECEIVING DOOR(FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS), ALSO OBSERVED 20 ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MUST WRITE NAME OF PRODUCTS ON LABELS PLACED ON FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FOUND SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED WITH ALL HANDLES UP OR OUT.

PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELVES AND LEGS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, AND RUSTY SURFACES ON DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR.

CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS WHERE PRESENT.

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE CAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE SEVERAL UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS.

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE BEHIND THE BAR, AND LARGE ICE SCOOP IN REAR KITCHEN AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE UNCOVERED. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CHICKEN MILANESA IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TONGUE MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR LEFT CORNER OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A PREP COOK REHEATING FOOD WITHOUT A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CHICKEN MILANESA IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR LEFT CORNER OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THE NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE BY CDPH ON JUNE 19, 2014 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW TO ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY AND THE INSPECTION REPORT WERE IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. ESTABLISHMENT HAD THE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FROM JUNE 27, 2013 IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED WHETHER IT IS A COMPLIANCE SUMMARY OR A NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS.

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THE THREE COMP SINK.

MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS AND FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SAME GRILLS AND FRYERS. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE COOKING IN PREP AREA WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2F AND ALSO DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.2F IN WALK-IN COOLER. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. DISCUSSED WITH MGR PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX. 20LBS. $100 VALUE. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME.

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS.

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

SOME OF THE OPEN TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT PROTECTED, INVERT THE CONTAINERS SO THEY CANNOT BE EASILY CONTAMINATED.

THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2 AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN UNDER THE PIPES FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

THE BACK SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STAINED, CLEAN THE BACK SPLASH AREA AND SANITIZE IT.

THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING AND WILL NOT GIVE ACCURATE READINGS AFTER BEING CALIBRATED, REPLACE AND MONITOR YOUR THERMOMETERS REGULARLY. THE MILK AND TO GO STATION THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING, INSTALL ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

THE EMPLOYEES PACKING THE TO GO CONDIMENTS NEED TO RESTRAIN THERE HAIR WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

THE KITCHEN CEILINGS HAVE SOME WATER STAIN TILES ABOVE THE GRILL AREA AND REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED TILES. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR MEAT DICING AND GRINDING MACHINES IS DUSTY AND HAS A DIRTY HOLE IN THE TILE WHERE THE SHELF SUPPORT GOES THRU, CLEAN AND REPAIR AREA SO YOUR PROCESSING AREA IS BETTER PROTECTED.

THE 2-DOOR CARRY OUT COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING UNIT.

THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR IS IN THE ICE, STORE THE SCOOP OUT OF THE ICE SO THE HANDLE DOES NOT TOUCH THE ICE.

CLEAN SLICER ON PREP TABLE AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN SLICER ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN ATTACHED WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE WHERE NEEDED.

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SCOOP AND OTHER ITEMS NOTED.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM KITCHEN AND DINING AREA CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST STORE SINGLE SERVING & MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK MEAT COOLER,PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES,RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTED OUT SHELF OVER MOP SINK,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SEVERAL PREP COOLERS,MISSING HANDLE ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S STALL DIVIDER TRIM IN POOR REPAIR,SIGNS FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS(EMPLOYEES).

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,VENTILATION VENTS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLERS.ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON BOTH SIDE DOORS.MUST CLEAN WALL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP 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 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.SOME PREP COOLERS NEEDS THERMOMETERS.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN KITCHEN STORAGE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good rep RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER MUST BE SEALED OR REPLACED AND RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT, MUST BE SEALED.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FRYERS, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS ON BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES, GRILLS, AND STOVE, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT BASEMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MAIN KITCHEN, AND UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA COUNTERS BEHING EQUIPMENT, AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT, ALSO THRESHOLD UNDER EXIT DOOR NEED ADJUSTMENT OR REPLACEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.

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 SHIELD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT COOKING 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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3PART SINK.

ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM WALL, OFF FLOORS, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AT BAR AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.