THAI LAGOON RESTAURANT.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 58.3F, SPRING ROLLS AT 60.3F, TOFU AT 46.4F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 51.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561009 ON 7/20/22 NOT CORRECTED: 41 - OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE. 45 - OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS. 49 - CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE GRILL AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. 56 - THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN. 57 - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 168.1F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.6F, BEEF AT 79.3F, EGGS AT 56.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 51.8F, TOFU AT 53.6F, AND CREAM CHEESE AT 56.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F. THE PREP COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS, SPOONS AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

OBSERVED SHELLED PEANUTS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

CLEAN THE ROLLING CARTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE GRILL AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN THE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED SOME KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL KNIFE RACKS.

OBSERVED CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER HOLDER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER AND HOLDER.

NO HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND PREP TABLES/SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLERS AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE SINK, COOLER, SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS/COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.

FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

4-903.11(C) OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC CUPS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM HANDS.

4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF FREEZER, SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STOVE, DEEP FRYER.

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE STOVE.

6-202.11 OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURES WITH NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THEM. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED NOODLES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 50.4F TO 54.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELLY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED 30LBS OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 7/18/16 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE. 32 NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEENS WALLS AND SINK AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. 35 NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION OF WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OF STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM OF PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED A FEW BURNT OUT LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 48.2F, NOODLES (54.3F/50.9F/54.5F), EGGS 52.5F, TOFU 51.8F, CHICKEN 44.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 44 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID AND LIPS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEENS WALLS AND SINK AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

NOTED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.

NOTED GREASE ACCUMULATION OF WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD OF STOVE WITH GREASE AND DIRT.

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE 4-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,UTILTY ROLLING CARTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND ALL REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REMOVE SPILLS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTS NEEDED AT THE 4-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORE ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOTED A FEW FOOD FEW ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

NOTED THE FRONT STORAGE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (CRACK GLASS DOOR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

WALLS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NOTED A FEW BURNT OUT LIGHTS: INSIDE REAR REACH IN COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED OR DISPLAYED AS REQUIRED DURING THIS INSPECTION.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST B E LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,ANY OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE TRANSFERED TO CLEAN AND SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST WALL.

FOUND INADEQUATE EQUIPMENTS,UTENSIL SANITATION. THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DISPENSING "O" PPM OF SANITIZER.MUST REPAIR,INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHLORINE SANITIZER MUST BE 100 PPM TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS. ALSO THE INTERIORS OF THE DISHMACHINE MUST BE CLEANED,SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL AT cdphfood@cityofchicago.org.FOR TAG REMOVAL.

FOUND EVIDENCE OF PEST APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON FLOORS,ALONG WALL BASES OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE KITCHEN,ALONG FLOORS,CORNERS OF CLUTTERED BAR AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER,ALSO THE IDPH PEST CONTROL LICENSE IS EXPIRED. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMNDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST B E LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED,ANY OPEN CAN FOODS MUST BE TRANSFERED TO CLEAN AND SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,UTILTY ROLLING CARTS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,KNIFE STORAGE ON WEST WALL ETC.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ESPECIALLY BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

A SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE BAR AREA MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT WEST WALL.

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. FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, ALONG WALL AREAS, STORAGE CLOSET ROOM NEAR REAR KITCHEN AREA, ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA, INSTD. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTERED, SEAL ALL OPENINGS WERE NOTED, MUST ALSO RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN FRONT INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, BY SLIDING DOOR INTERIOR

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS

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. FOUND RODENT MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 25 ON FLOORS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE CLOSET ROOM AT REAR,ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTD. MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,SEAL OPENINGS WERE NOTED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED. WILL BE BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 7/1/11.

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,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the cooking equipment and surfaces in detail,interior panel ice machine,interior deep fryer,coolers.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN NOT SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

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.METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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. EVIDENCE OF MICE OR RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.OBSERVED 25- 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSET ROOM AT REAR,ON FLOORS UNDER COUNTER AT BAR SERVING AREA,AND ON STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AT ABOVE MENTIONED ROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTD. MGNT. CLEAN DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS WITH BLEACH. WILL BE BACK FOR REINSPECTION ON 01-19-10.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH DATES ON PREPARED FOOBS IN COOLERS.

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. FOUND CLEANED UTENSILS IN KITCHEN AND FRON SERVINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED,INSTD.TO INVERT.[STORE UPSIDE DOWN] AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED AGAINST WALLS BETWEEN #2 3COMP.SINK.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BADLY WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON CHEFS PREP COOLER TOP. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LININGS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:VENT COVERS IN COOLERS,INSIDE COOLER BOTTOMS,SIDE WALLS OF GRILL.EXTERIORS WALLS OF COOLERS,STOEAGE SHELVES, 3COMP.SINKS,PREP TABLES, AND TOP OF DISHMACHINE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENTS IN , AND AT FRONT NW COUNTER IN DINING NEEDS CLEANING.