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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FL...

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTE...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RA...

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON-PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC. SURFACE MUSYT BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

GREASE ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALSO ON LIGHT SHIELD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 6 FULL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED ONIONS IN RED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 78.5F TO 82.9F; INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND COOKED YELLOW LENTILS AT TEMP OF 54.9F; CHOPPED COOKED K...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ADDITIONAL LABEL IS NEEDED AT DRY FOOD AT REAR STORAGE AREA.LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED SERVING SPOON INSIDE THE FRESH MIXED CHEESE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NEED TO REMOVE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE SERVING SPOON INSIDE THE PRODUCT. ALSO MUST REMOVE BOWLS INSIDE DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC), PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH HANDL...

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. -

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD AND BROKEN PLASTIC LINER USED ON TOP PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS WRAPPED(LARGE CREPES) IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH MATERIAL

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD AND BROKEN PLASTIC LINER USED ON TOP PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS WRAPPED(LARGE CREPES) IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH MATERIAL

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS ON TOP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS) -

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AND DEBRIS AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST OBSERVED GREASE ON FILTERS A...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC. SURFACE MUSYT BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

GREASE ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALSO ON LIGHT SHIELD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRRUCTED TO PROVIDE

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-29-2019, REPORT# 2352460 #55) 6-201.13-OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALAN...

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

2-102.14(O)-NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17-OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13-OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALANT TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE UNIT, HAND WASHING SINK OUTSIDE NEXT TO BATHROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED RED SAUCE WITH VEGTABLES STORED IN THREE LARGE POTS IN FREEZER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.7F, 80.1F AND 78.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, ADD ICE TO FOOD ITEM AS AN INGRIDIENT, SEPARATE FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTI...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL ALL CRACKS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARD ALONG 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT FULLY SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALANT TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SHOES AND COATS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORED INSIDE ...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AND FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE STO...

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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

WATER BEHIND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

FOUND SMALL COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.POTS ARE TOO LARGE FOR THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENT LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE THE LARGEST POT OR REPLACE POTS. PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SIN...