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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No handwashing signs in restrooms. Instructed to post.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

An ice maker installed under an open staircase in the basement, instructed to install a protection barrier or relocate the ice maker away from the staircase.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Chest freezer installed under cast iron sewer line, instructed to move away from sewer lines.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Deli cups are not air-dried after washing and stacking. Instructed to air-dry all multi-use utensils.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

The ice maker interior surfaces are not clean, noted a gray film was noted on the upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for both ice makers in basement. Instructed to install.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.

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

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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 57F, CHICKEN AT 46F, ARTICHOKE DIP AT 53F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 53F, CHEESE AT 56F, AND SAUSAGE AT 44F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS...

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED M...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING COVER IN THE UNISEX WASROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN A...

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZER READING AT 0PPM. ALL LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINES MUST SANITIZE AT LEVEL OF 50-100PPM (CHLORINE) AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATTION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, AND CHILI ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012...

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS, ALSO, ADDITIONAL STOPPER NEEDED FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS (CORNERS) AND IN BASEMENT AROUND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

- FOUND AN OPEN MONSTER ENERGY DRINK CAN ON THE TOP OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, ADJACENT TO OPEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA WHERE CONTAMINATION IS UNLIKELY AND TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- FACILITY LACKING HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

-FOUND THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(c).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

- FOUND FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2 DOOR PREP TOP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE EXIT DOOR: FOUND 1/2LB OF LAMB SAUSAGE AT 59.6F, 2LBS OF RAW HAMBURGER AT 60.2F, 2.5LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 56.8F, 1LB OF HAM AT 62.6F, 1/2LB OF CHEESE AT 57.2F, 1...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

- OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP TOP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE A TEMPERATURE OF 64.4F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT COOLER IS AT 41F OR BELOW. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED AT TIME OF INSPECTION, COOLER NOW HOLDS AT 39.1...

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE WORKING WITH FOOD OR IN A FOOD PREP AREA MUST MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

- OBSERVED THE SINGLE-SERVICE PORTION CUPS BEING USED AS FOOD SCOOPS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE PROPER UTENSILS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

- FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

- FOUND THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND DRAIN HOLDERS TO HAVE SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED MISSING WALL TILES IN THE DINING AREA DUE TO WATER DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REAR STORAGE COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED A FEW FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT THIER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS AND FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE T...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN/DEEP FRYERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DERIS. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO ...

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMP./HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

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

SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE RELABELED.

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN.

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

WOOD USED AS PROPS UNDER TWO OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE "COLAS" COOLERS AND BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. MUST REMOVE AND...

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

MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP) AND ICE MACHINE.

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

SEAL BRICK WALLS IN BAR AREA.

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

INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BAR.

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Storage cabinets, cutting boards in prep area, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling tile not maintained near toilet room. Istructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Men's toilet room window screen not maintained. Instructed to replace torn window ...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

A splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink at kitchen area,replace broken gaskets at the rear 2 door cooler.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Replace burnt out light bulbs,detail clean,maintain light shields over food prep area.

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

Detail clean,maintain hood above cooking equipments,remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers in toilet rooms.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place,wiping cloths must be stored,maintained in a sanitizing solution.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.All clean single service utensils must be stored wit...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 and provide missing ice bin covers behind bar.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN 2-WALLS AT CORNER OF 3-COMP SINK.

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

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...