THE BANANA LEAF.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TABLE IN REAR OF BUSINESS BY EXIT DOOR, AND ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA AT THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: COOKED JERK CHICKEN- 99.1F, 117.8F, 106.7F, 105.6F, 125.4F, 103.5F UNCOOKED JERK CHICKEN-62.4F, 68.6F, PRE-COOKED JERK CHICKEN -65.3F, & 66.5F, PRE-COOKED JERK FISH-70.5F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST EITHER BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR BE COOKED TO REQUIRED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AND HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED JERK CHICKEN BEING COOKED ON 2 LARGE GRILLS IN REAR OUTSIDE BACK YARD AREA. ALL FOOD COOKED AT THIS LOCATION MUST BE COOKED INSIDE, NO COOKING ALLOWED OUTSIDE. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STATIONED IN REAR OUTSIDE YARD AREA MUST BE REMOVED BY NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 60 ON LEDGES AND FLOOR INSIDE MOP SINK ROOM, 20 SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, 20 SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT INTERIOR IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 FLIES ON PREMISES IN DINING AREA, FRONT DOOR OPEN. MUST INSTALL SCREEN DOORS AT BOTH EXITS TO KEEP INSECTS OFF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS.

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED.

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF STEAM TABLE, COOKING STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES(INCLUDING LEGS AND WHEELS), ALL SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND IN REAR, ALL OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE). REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED, ALL ATTACHED PIPING IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD( FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND ATTACHED PIPING).

REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ELIMINATE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR SECTIONS OF OPERATION.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION#1963860/DATED 8/23/2013, #18,DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH.PERSON TO REPAIR DOOR ON SITE,CDI- CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

: MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES PREP/REAR.

MUST SEAL OPENING /GAP BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK

OBSERVED IMPROOER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 4 LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 28 RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN FURNANCE ROOM ,UNDER REAR STORAGE.REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA. APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED OR ANY VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES ON PREMISES PREP/REAR.

MUST SEAL OPENING /GAP BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, TOP OF OUTLETS, ETC.

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.

CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS IN REAR STORAGE (DUST BUILDUP).

OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND ALONG REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, ON TOP OF PAINT CANS, ETC, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLETS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

OBSERVED BOOTS ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART, INSIDE SKILLETS, ETC, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF STEAM TABLES, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. REAR DOOR NOT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

OBSERVED BOOTS ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1154694 ON 11-13-12. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE, ON COFFEE MAKER, ETC BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER STEAM TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG COOLERS IN KITCHEN, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN UTILITY ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL. SEE VIOLATION 14.

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

CLEAN AND PAINT ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SHELVING UNITS, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS (GREASE BUILDUP), STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, MICROWAVES, COOLERS, SINKS, CONTAINERS,

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS, ETC ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.

SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN UTILITY, STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK TO WALL IN REAR. REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN VENTILATION HOOD.

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER TABLE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER CRATE IN NORTHEAST CORNER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 145.5F PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 3 PM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 537284 DATE 4/4/2011.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT# 537284 DATE 4/4/2011.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT AND WALL VENTS. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#537284 DATE 4/4/2011.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. CONTINUE CORRECTING VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#537284 DATE 4/4/2011.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS.

Use dustless cleaning methods.CLEAN CEILING VENT, AND WALL VENT DUSTY .

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS PREP AREA.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS, PITS, HOODED VENT AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, FRYER AND FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET). ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. GREASE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOLERS, SINKS, STEAMTABLE ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED BEHIND AND UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST CLEAN WALL VENT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING AN AIR TEMP OF 58.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT IS A POP COOLER. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO USE COMMERCIAL FOOD REFRIGERATION UNITS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST BE INSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF HEALTH PRIOR TO USING AND/OR REPLACED WITH THE PROPER FOOD HOLDING UNIT.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND COOKED FISH IN UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 ABOVE AT 57.0F. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER COOLING OF COOKED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW. FISH WAS DISGARDED BY OWNER AT THIS TIME. TWELVE POUNDS VALUED AT $40.00.

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. AT THIS TIME FOUND BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS OPEN WITH NO SCREENS ON OUTER DOORS. LIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREA AND DINING AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 OR MORE FLIES OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOORS, FLIES MUST BE REMOVED/ELIMINATED FROM AREAS MENTIONED, DOORS MUST BE SCREENED IF THEY ARE GOING TO BE OPEN WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 AND FURNACE ROOM; MUST REMOVE. ADVISED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS, PITS, HOODED VENT AREA ABOVE EQUIPMENT, FRYER AND FRYER INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET). ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE. GREASE OBSERVED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DUST AND DIRT OBSERVED BEHIND AND AROUND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS COOLERS, SINKS, STEAMTABLE ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER SINKS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED BEHIND AND UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST CLEAN WALL VENT ON WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATION UNIT MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

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. REPAIR LEAKS FROM PIPES UNDER THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

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 ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES TO AVOID CLUTTER.