VEE-VEE'S AFRICAN RESTAURANT.

NOTED NO HAND WAHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

NOTED MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

NOTED COOKING STOVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND SOME CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS.(EXCESSIVE PLATES,CONTAINERS,ETC.)MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.

FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-7-2019 INSPECTION # 2288366. VIOLATION 58. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND HAND SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND NOT USABLE AT COOKING AREAS. (SLOWLY DRAINING) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEARBY SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS TO WASH HANDS.

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, TABLES, INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES AT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FRO REPORT DATED 5-7-2019 INSPECTION # 2288366. VIOLATION 58. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER LOW TEMPWRATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE......NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ON THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

NOTED OVER 50 RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND AT THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE......NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ON THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

OBSERVED IN USE TWO BURNER(WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) AND ONE BURNER (EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) UNITS NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.MUST RELOCATED UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER BY EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN IS BROKEN REPMVE/REPLACE. BROKEN LID WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE(WHICH IS BROKEN AND DIRTY) AROUND THE LIDS AND LID LINER. NEED TO REPLACE LID AND LID LINER. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SURFACE. MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. HOLE ON WALL(BOTTOM PART) BY THE SHELF BY THE KITCHEN. NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED RICE AND BEANS AT TEMP OF 57.8F; GOAT HEAD IN JUICE AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 47.8F; AND SPINACH AT TEMP OF 58.7F. MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUNDS 10,VALUE 70. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS:POTS,PANS,LIDS,ETC.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.OWNER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER MY REQUEST: WASH-RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BOTH STORAGE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.TWENTY RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT FIRST FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,REAR MAIN DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR ARE BROKEN AND GAPS FROM 1/2 TO 1"GAPS.PRESENTLY MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED AND IN USE THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF BOTH DOORS(TOP ,BOTTOM AND SIDE OF EACH DOOR.)SECOND FLOOR TOO MANY ITEMS ON FLOOR WERE RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND STORED: RICE,MEAT,VEGETABLE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

OBSERVED IN USE TWO BURNER(WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) AND ONE BURNER (EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) UNITS NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.MUST RELOCATED UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER BY EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN IS BROKEN REPMVE/REPLACE. BROKEN LID WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE(WHICH IS BROKEN AND DIRTY) AROUND THE LIDS AND LID LINER. NEED TO REPLACE LID AND LID LINER. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SURFACE. MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. HOLE ON WALL(BOTTOM PART) BY THE SHELF BY THE KITCHEN. NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK) IN POOR REPAIR:LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

FOUND REACH IN FREEZER WITH DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.(EXPOSED INSULATION). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SWEEP, AND MOP.

FOUND MOPS AND DUST PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY(TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN DISHES). MUST RELOCATE.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.

OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA SOUTHEAST WALL ADJACENT TO UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.

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

2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.(TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND CLEAR.

FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST PAINT.

FOUND FRONT REGISTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.(TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND CLEAR.

FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST PAINT.

FOUND FRONT REGISTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS ANS FREEZERS NOT DATED, LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND COVER INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION. USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IS PROHIBITED. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD TIMES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION.

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES AND ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS STAINS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON THE WALLS.

NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

NOTED SOME RODENT ACTIVITY MICE ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES AFFECTED AREA.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS ANS FREEZERS NOT DATED, LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND COVER INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION. USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IS PROHIBITED. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD TIMES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER AND UNDER MILK CRATES WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES AND ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS STAINS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON THE WALLS.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.

NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

OBSERVED DIRT/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACKS (ALONG CORNERS/WALLS). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.

2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1106213 STILL EXIST- #32 REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER, #32 REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNITS (IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, #36 REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/24/12).

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DAAMGED/BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE OR RE-PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNIT(IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION / HOOD.

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE DEAD BULB AT SAME AREA

REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO GET COLD WATER

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORED ON TOP THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.7F, 57.5F AND 59.5F;COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 54.7F.ONE CONTAINER OF WHITE COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 94.4F, BLACK EYE PEAS AT TEMP OF 64.7F.ALSO FOUND RAW BEEF IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 70F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 64.4F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 41 VALUE 330.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77796-11

NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,UNIT IN USE. OBSERVED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE WAS A TRAY WITH WASHED GLASSES,TO THE RIGHT OF DISHMACHINE ON DRAIN BOARD WERE CLEAN DISHES. PER MANAGER STATEMENT BUSINESS HAD A PARTY.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100PPM.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77796-11.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON TOP THE LID OF CONTAINERS. ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT HOT WATER TANK STORAGE /FOOD STORAGE.APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED ,OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED AND MESH IS BROKEN,MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-39-020 HOOOO77797-12

REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE OR RE-PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNIT(IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION / HOOD.

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE DEAD BULB AT SAME AREA.

REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO GET COLD WATER

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS, URINAL BOWLS, AND TOILET TANKS IN RESTROOMS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON 2NDFL.STORAGE ROOM,AND AT 1STFL FRONT MUSIC AREA UNDER TABLES.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD PLASTIC BAGS OR IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.DO NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN FOR THE DISH MACHINE WHICH PROVIDES TO MUCH SOAP,HOWEVER THE SANITIZE SOLUTION STRENGTH IS 100 PPM.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CARPET THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(THE SEAMS ARE BROKEN),CARPET IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OFTEN OR REPLACE IT.

VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.9.10

VIOLATION CORRECTEDON 6.9.10.

MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND BAGS OF DRIED FOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND TAPIOCA, DRIED CRAWFISH CAYENNE PEPPER, OKRA LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEAN CAKE AND MOIST MINCED MELON. ALSO FOUND HERBS OHA, ODO AND UNTAZI. OWNER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE INVOICES. ONE BAG HAD AN AIRLINE STICKER AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ONLY FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TOTAL WEIGHT: 30 LBS VALUE $ 300. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #58437-11

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE OF MEASURED 80.3 DEGREES F AND 80 DEGREES ON TEMPREATURE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. CITATION 58437-11

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONDESATION FROM INTERIOR TOP. REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR SOURCE OF STAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL ALL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

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. REMOVE WOOD AND METAL FROM DUMPSTER AREA IN REAR.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 2 LBS JERK CHICKEN, 1 LB OF RICE ON PREP TABLE AND 2 LBS COOKED FISH IN SAUCE, 1/2 LB BEANS IN 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6-73.3 DEGREES F. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 1/2 LBS, VALUE $20. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. DISCUSSED PROPER LOG KEEPING. CITATION # 58217-16

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE IN DISH MACHINE. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH ALL UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS IN REFRIGERATERS/FREEZERS AND DRY FOODS STORED IN BUCKETS.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE REPAIRED.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.