The Region Handcrafted Hamburgers

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB DIRECTLY ABOVE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINT FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE, MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT ON LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TELL COOK TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT. CORRECTED ON SITE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED BUCKET OF WIPING CLOTHS STORED UNDERNEATH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE DOOR COOLER, SILVER THREE DOOR STORAGE UNIT USED FOR POTATOES ACROSS FROM FRYER, ONE DOOR SMALL WHITE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRYER, BOTH LARGE WHITE DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND ICE MACHINE(LOCATED IN BASEMENT) WITH BUILDUP ON THE INTERIO...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AREA SURROUNDING DUMPSTER WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2555015 CONDUCTED ON 4/28/2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BASEMENT STORAGE AR...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALSO, REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AR...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNUSED COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE GRILL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU BOARD OR PRINTED MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO ...

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MOUNTING FRAME FOR THE FRESH FRY SLICER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

MILK CRATES REPLACED RAW WOODEN CRATES FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PILED WOOD ON GROUNDS OF THE REAR PATIO AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD, ELEVATE ALL NEEDED STORED ITEMS FOR OUTDOOR PATIO.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL IN-USE BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.-----: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORING.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU BOARD OR PRINTED MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO ...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS A MOUNTING FRAME FOR THE FRESH FRY SLICER. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT AND FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PILED WOOD ON GROUNDS OF THE REAR PATIO AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL PILED WOOD, ELEVATE ALL NEEDED STORED ITEMS FOR OUTDOOR PATIO.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL IN-USE BASEMENT COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2-11-19 #2261849 NOT CORRECTED. #51-: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID FAUCET.#49- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE UNUS...

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID FAUCET.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AROUND LID AND ALLEY FLOOR LITTERED AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLEAN ALLEY AROUND DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF UNDER GRILL. MUST REMOVE TIN FOIL, SURFACE OF SHELF UNDER GRILL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT (X2) ABOVE SIDE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AT SAID AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

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

PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL SPLASH GUARD LOOSE ALSO OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSD HAND WASH BOWL AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER.

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOM HAND WASH BOWL CABINET. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING (BY REAR DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COKE-COLA REACH IN COOLER ALSO NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER AND PROVIDE/CALIBATE METAL STEM THERMOEMTER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.