WEST RIVER CAFE.

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2582022 DATED 9-20-2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED INFESTATION WITH OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING ON STAIRS, IN THE ICE MACHINE, AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACH UNDERNEATH FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO WASHROOMS.

FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE WALL AND CEILING SURFACE IN THE BASEMENT TO STORE EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FREEZERS AND FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER OR MOVE THE EQUIPMENT INTO THE FINISHED STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER.

5-204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT THAT HAS AN ATTACHED HOSE.

5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE WALLS AND CEILING. REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSTALL A DRYWALL CEILING OR VENTED ACCESS PANEL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

6-501.12 CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISH WASHING AREA WHERE LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED.

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2472766 ON 1/15/21: 38 - OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND 1 DOOR FREEZERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE STEAM TABLE AND INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE SIDE OF THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER.

5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

5-403.12 REMOVE THE DRAIN LINE AT THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS EMPTYING INTO A PLASTIC BUCKET ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELF.

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

6-501.11 REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE OPENINGS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE WALLS AND CEILING. REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

6-201.13 MUST INSTALL A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2472766 ON 1/15/21: 10 - OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY WHERE COFFEE AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. 38 - OBSERVED 12 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE, AND IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND 1 DOOR FREEZERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SIGN A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY WHERE COFFEE AND DRINKS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND IDENTIFY WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED A DEAD RAT ON A GLUEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE STAIRCASE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DEAD RODENT. ALSO OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT, THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM THE PREMISES.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW A VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP-BAR AREA AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR OF FOOD REFRIGERATOR WITH STORED WHOLE AND SLICED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IS COVERED WITH STATIONARY WATER AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST KEEP INTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS (TACO MEAT,SHREDDED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST RESTAURANT AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN OR FOOD REFRIGERATORS SHOULD BE REMOVED TO FOOD SAFE STORAGE AREA.

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MUST REPLACE SEVERALLY RUSTED REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR FOOD PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED THAT GASKETS ON COOLING UNITS HAVE BEEN COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED THAT WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT HAVE LARGE 1/2 INCH OPENINGS .MUST REPAIR , SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL WALL JUNCTURES

OBSERVED THAT REAR EXIT DOOR HAVE LARGE AREA PF PILING PAINT . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED THAT CEILING OVER DISH WASHING AREA IS MADE WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES IN ALL KITCHEN AREA

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS OVER DISH WASHING AREA

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.

OBSERVED RUSTS ON BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR HALLWAY AREA LEADING TO THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED RUSTS ON BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,GASKETS AROUND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE DUSTS/FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS IN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MAINTAINED OR REMOVED.

OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF SAID DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED BULK FOODS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO APPLY A LIGHT WELD ON TOP SEAM OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND UNUSED EQUIPMENTS MUST BE MAINTAINED OR REMOVED.

Observed torn gaskets on the two door reach in cooler near the cooking line. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

Observed and unused chest freezer in the rear of the basement that is dirty and with pooled water and debris inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain or remove and maintain.

Food not protected: observed baguettes stored in a bag with bread sticking out in the hallway where customers access the washrooms. Instructed facility to relocate to protect from possible customer contamination. Also observed raw chicken in the tall 2 door cooler stored above cooked potatoes. Instructed facility to store raw chicken on the bottom shelf and keep ready to eat foods above. Facility relocated bread and chicken during inspection. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).

Observed the kitchen door open with a screen door in place. Said screen door had an approximate 3/4 inch gap along the bottom edge and a 2-3 inch hole in the center. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so door is tight fitting with no holes. Also observed mice droppings on site: 30 in the kitchen, 5 in the washroom, and 25 in the basement. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence and to maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

No sanitizer test strips on site to test the sanitizer solution for the three compartment sink as instructed on report # 1532688, dated 4-8-15. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain the proper test strips for the appropriate solution. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 1589092, dated 12-2-15: Violation 38- "OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET." Instructed facility to correct and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.

Observed torn gaskets on the two door reach in cooler near the cooking line. Instructed facility to repair/replace and maintain.

Observed the bottom of the standup freezer in the basement to have dirt and debris inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Observed dirt and debris on the floor under and around the three compartment sink, the cooking equipment, and refrigerators. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the basement floor to be wet. Instructed facility to clean floor and maintain dry.

Observed the kitchen hood to not be functioning. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed a leak at the three compartment faucet near the hot handle. Instructed facility to repair and maintain faucet free of leaks.

Observed and unused chest freezer in the rear of the basement that is dirty and with pooled water and debris inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain or remove and maintain.

WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET.

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

MISSING KNOB TO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT FRYER, CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING SURFACES IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS CONSPICUOUSLY.

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT DISCARDED,

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE OR MAINTAINED. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS STOPPER AND ALL ATTACHED PARTS TO CONNECT TO DRAINLINE UNDER SINK MISSING. FOOD HANDLERS ARE NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO ALL OF SINK DRAIN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STOPPER, LINE AND UNDER SINK DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WATER AN FOR FOOD HANDLERS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS IN SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 5-30-2014, REPORT #1473208: 30-FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND/OR FREEZER BAGS. 31-MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. 32-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE (PLUMBERS PUDDY) FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WELD SEAMS OR REPLACE SINK. 33-FRONT STORAGE CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 35-WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PRE AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 38-DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTILATION FAN OR HAVE WINDOWN OPEN AT ALL TIMES. 41-STOCK IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COUNTER, DEEP FRYER CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

FOODS INISDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE AND/OR FREEZER BAGS.

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC SUBSTANCE (PLUMBERS PUDDY) FROM INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WELD SEEMS OR REPLACE SINK.

FRONT STORAGE CABINETS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT ENTIRE PREP AREA AND AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AND REPAINT TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED OR MAINTANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND SECURE LIGHT SHIELDS TO FIXTURES AND DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE OF SHIELDS.

DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN SEVERAL PARTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAINLINE TO PREVENT LEAK. SINK STOPPERS NOT PROVIDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT. OVER HEAD CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAKS IN AREAS. VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL VENTIALTION FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN AT ALL TIMES.

STOCK IN BASEMENT NOT PROPERLY ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ELEVATE ARTICLES AND BOXES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.

EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA.

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS FOR 3 DOORS AND 2 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. MISSING HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE.

WALL THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING CEILING PANELS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET.

FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED THREE DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.2F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLERS AND KEEP BELOW 40F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON COOLER. INSTRUCTED WHEN COOLER REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 5 LBS. COOKED HAM AT 51.9F, 2DOZ. EGGS AT 55.7F, 3LBS. HASH BROWN 50.9F, 1LB. CHICKEN 57.9F, 2LBS. BEEF PATTIES 54.5F, AND 2LBS. POTATOES SALAD AT 50.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED, V=$300.. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING, RINSING, MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITATION. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED BROKEN GASKETS FOR 3 DOORS AND 2 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS. MISSING HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE PREP TABLE WITH EXCESSIVE RUST; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND REMOVE RUST AND RESEAL BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLE.

EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, MICROWAVE OVEN, FRONT AREA SHELVES AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

WALL THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING CEILING PANELS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT, REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DINING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS; ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BROKEN FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ABOVE PIPES AND FAUCET.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1188399, DATE 11-7-12, VIOLATION #29. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS UNDER #29 CORRECTED; #30, PREP FOODS LABELED, #41, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT REMOVED, AREA CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. THE FOLLOWING NOT CORRECTED, #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES; HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS. #34, MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPAIR PERSON IS WORKING ON REPAIRING THE FLOORS AT THIS TIME, (HE STATED, "THE FLOORS WILL BE COMPLETED BY 11-21-12, SELF EMPLOYEED.") #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN; AT THIS TIME OWNER REMOVED LIGHT BULBS FROM LIGHT FIXTURES, NO NEED FOR LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED OWNER WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO FAX LETTER OR EMAIL REQUESTING REINSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. PLUMBER CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL, NOT BACKING UP ANYMORE.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PANCAKES, EGGS, BEAN SOUP, CHICKEN SOUP, HAM,ETC. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521369 DATED 4/19/11. #30-MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER. #32- MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES. #34- MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN,AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.#36- MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #41- MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS AWAY FROM WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

NO DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED); MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM; MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK.(SLOW DRANING AND WATER KEEPS ON CONTINOUSLY DRIPPNG WHEN YOU TURN IT OFF). MUST STOP THE LEAK ON BOTH FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND PREP COOLER.

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. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZER, MICROWAVE, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND REPAIR CEILING SAME AREAS.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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 LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK AND SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVEN PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.