SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE BREALFAST LOUNGE.

BEAT. 26/100

2360-2362 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 21, 2016 · passed

Failed 4 of 7 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 14
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED FRIED CHICKEN 94.9F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 74.9F,2LBS. DICED COOKED SAUSAGE 61.1F,1.5LBS COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS 67.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.10.5LBS. $16.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF WITHOUT SOAP AND TOWELS.OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA,COFFEE BAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.EMPLOYEE PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED TALL WEEDS AROUND AND AS TALL AS CONTAINERS,BOXES,TRASH AND DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER.ALSO GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ENCRUSTED ON LID OF GREASE CONTAINER.MUST CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS,REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI,CLEAN LID ON GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARDED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,POTATOES,SAUSAGES,EGGS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:30 A.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1763312 4/21/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE WHERE FOOD IS PREPPED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.#34-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.#36-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTH BASEMENTS.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK IN COFFEE BAR AREA.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.#42-MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.#43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOPSIDE SHELF OF STOVE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM POTATO PEELER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TRIM AT ENTRY DOOR TO WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM STALL

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA

APR 21
2016
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2016
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND BAGS AND RODENT BURROWS IN SAME AREA.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "2-3" OPENING ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM,REAR GLASS DOOR AND ADJACENT BACK DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.BASEMENT IS A NONFOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14
2016
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COME FROM REAR DISH WASHING AREA PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND OPENED A BAG OF BREAD AND PUT SLICES OF BREAD ON TOASTER AND HANDLING OTHER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CAME BACK AND HANDLED TOAST.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER TURNED THE DOOR KNOB,PUSHED THE DOOR OPEN TO COME INTO PREP AREA AND WENT INTO REFRIGERATOR GOT A DRINK AND OPENED IT UP AND THEN HANDLED BELL PEPPERS AND KNIFE THAT WAS ON CUTTING BOARD AND SLICED PEPPERS . WAITRESS WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF PICK UP STATION SHE WAS RUBBING HER MOUTH WITH HER HANDS AND HANDLED A PLATE OF FOOD. NONE OF THEM HAD WASHED THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE BAR PREP AREA CONNECTED TO MAIN KITCHEN AND IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN COFFEE BAR AREA.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS FOR HAND WASHING AND WASHING DISHES. (CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MOP BUCKET BLOCKING HAND SINK,NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN COFFEE BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA WHILE FOOD AND DISHES ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND BAGS AND RODENT BURROWS IN SAME AREA.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "2-3" OPENING ALONG THE SIDE AND BOTTOM,REAR GLASS DOOR AND ADJACENT BACK DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" ALONG BOTTOM.ALSO A DEAD RAT ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.BASEMENT IS A NONFOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RAT,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH BUSINESS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE DOOR AND GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVENS,GRILL TABLES.ALL PREP COOLERS,STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN,ROLLING CART IN WALK IN COOLER,TABLES IN DISH WASHING AREA,GLASS WINDOWS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN DINING AREA,BOTH BASEMENTS

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS,BUILD UP ON WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL BASE AND WALL TRIM IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BOTH BASEMENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKING OF WATER ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDED IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR COFFEE BAR 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT UNDER BUSINESS IN ALL ROOMS AND WALL CLOSETS IN DINING AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY AND REMOVE FROM PREP TABLES AND FROM UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 21
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND COFFEE BAR OBSTRUCTED BY BUILT IN COOLERS. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH RUSTED INTERIOR. ALL RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN AND SANITIRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED GLASS SIDE DOORS LEADING TO LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. BOTH DOORS MUST BE RODENTPROOF AND HAVE NO LIGHT VISIBLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND LID UNABLE TO CLOSE. OBSERVED EXCESS CARDBOARD PILED UP AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN ENTIRE AREA AND LID TO GARBAGE MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE. NO GARBAGE CAN BE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED AND A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED VENTILTION IN WOMENS AND MENS ROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WORKING VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE VENTILATION COVER IN MENS ROOM.

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT WITH LARGE HOLE AT BOTTOM OF STAIRS. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMNT WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK UP FRONT AREA USED AS HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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