RECLAIMED BAR AND RESTAURANT

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED OVERSIZED POTS ON THE PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES, PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A DETAILED WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR THE POTS AND DEMONSTRATE FOR C.D.P.H. APPROVAL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SHELVING UNDER THE WOODEN BAR AND THE TOP OF THE METAL LIQUOR COOLER BEHIND THE BAR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN COOLERS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN UNUSED FURNITURE AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN BETWEEN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2597190 ON 7-9-24 NOT CORRECTED. #37-NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #55-: 6-501.12-- NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE. : 6-201.11-- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED A THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER AND INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINER WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING FOOD INSIDE A CONTAINER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES, CUPS AND BOWLS ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP, SHELVES AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER, DRINKING GLASSES ON TABLE AND BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BY THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AND STOVE AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --CRACKS AND UNFINISHED WOODEN FLOOR INFRONT OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE KITCHEN/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTA FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECTIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOO DRY STORAGE AND THE SMALL STORAGE WITH REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AQLL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH DOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPS SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. AFTER DISCUSSING WITH MANAGER, FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSURE EACH FOOD ITEM WITH AN ASTERIK FOR FOOD SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, EGGS). THEN MUST INCLUDE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ALCOHOL BOTTLES AND GLASSES STORED IN COOLERS OUTSIDE AT BAR IN REAR AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS BACK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT IN A CLEAN AND DRY LOCATION, WHERE IT IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION AND MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON THE PREMISES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDE WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON OPERATING MECHANICAL VENTILATION THAT REACHES WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION TO KEEP BATHROOM FREE OF OBNOXIOUS ODORS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no health policy on site. Instructed to maintain health policy signed by all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit and policy on site. Instructed to maintain a kit with all necessary supplies and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed TCS items improperly date marked. Instructed all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with creation date and disposal date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed menu with raw and potentially undercooked items not marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed all raw items must be marked with disclosure and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, No citation issued.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed leaking sink in men's toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.