The Optima Chicago

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

Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certified food managers certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (raw beef and mussels). Informed manager that a certified food manag...

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

Observed 2 inch hole on prep table shelving in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed chipped paint on wire shelving racks in walk in cooler. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily c...

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

Observed excessive grease buildup on hood filters above flat top grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Observed drain tube for soda gun resting in dump sink. Instructed manager to run drain tube to existing plumbing drain. Maintain at all times. Observed a kitchen/dish pit area, from previous business Salpicon, on 3rd floor. Manager VicTtor Bermudez ...

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND DISHWARE IN KITCHEN (1ST FLOOR)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND MISSING CEILING TILE NEAR COOK LINE(1ST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATIONS AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 1 SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA (1ST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVES WITH HOLE BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE SPRAYER OF THE DISH WASHER AND AT THE FAUCET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN (FIRST FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES IN BOTH PREP AREAS, AND FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHEVLING ON THE 2nd FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE ON 2nd FLOOR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE THE GREASE IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2nd FLOOR. NOTED A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE 1st FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE COVERED, DATED & LABELED.

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

THE STOPPERS AT THE BAR SINK ARE WRAPPED-UP WITH PLASTIC, MUST REPLACE.

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

COMPRESSORS & FANGUARDS OF COOLERS, WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.

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

ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN COLD STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. FLOORS UNDER DISHMACHINE MUST BE KEPT DRY ALSO.

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. FOOD WALK IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.