TROPICAL TASTE RESTAURANT.

OBSERVED A 1/2" OPENING ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

REMOVE THE DEAD INSECT FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

REMOVE THE FLY STRIP FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. REPLACE THE PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A DURABLE AND RESISTANT SURFACE.

OBSERVED RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES OR REPLACE THEM.

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WOOD SUPPORTS AND SHELVES BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN THE MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR SHELVES OF THE FREEZER, STEAM TABLE, GREASE TRAP, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND ROTISERRIE OVEN.

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LID CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT ALL GARBAGE CAN BE CONTAINED WITHIN THE DUMPSTER AND THE LID CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND MAINTAIN.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2356297 DATED ON 01/08/20 NOT CORRECTED-#57 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AND #58 OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. ALL PREVIOUS SAID CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090.