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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR COOLER AND THE PIZZA PREP COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49 DEGREES AND 52 DEGREES (RESPECTIVELY) WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNITS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE TAGS HAVE BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE 2ND PIZZA PREP COOLER. NOTED DELI MEAT, 52 DEGREES; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES; SAUSAGE, 52 DEGREES; SLICED TOMATOES, 54 DEGREES; PIZZA, 55 DEGREES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 23 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $50. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 3 LBS/$10 OF CREAM IN THE BAR REACH IN COOLER AT 46 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE NOT PROTECTED IN THE UPPER ICE MAKING COMPARTMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE. NOTED YELLOW-ISH SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMUATING ON THE INSIDE OF THE DROP PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE AND TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PRODUCTS BEING STORED UNDERNEATH EXPOSED WASTE PIPING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD DIRECTLY UNDER EXPOSED WASTE PIPING OR TO PROVIDE A GUTTER SYSTEM TO PROTECT FOOD STORAGE WHERE EXPOSED LINES CROSS ABOVE. OBSERVED THE GASKET ON THE LEFT PIZZA PREP COOLER DOES NOT MAKE A SEAL WITH THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE GASKET/DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES TIGHTLY.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE FOOD PREP COUNTER IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILDUP INSIDE DEEP FRYER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BELOW THE GRILL AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441242 DATED 6-9-14 NOT CORRECTED: "V33-DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT." AND "V38-ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT BOTH AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES IN THE BASEMENT OF ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD/COVER PIPES OR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT FROM UNDER THE EXPOSED WASTEWATER PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE SANDWICH COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE SODA GUN HOLDERS/DRAINS AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND BOXES OF SODA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD LIGHTS END TO END WITH CAPS AND TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE TIMED FAUCET HANDLES AT THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM SINKS NOT STAYING ON WITHOUT BEING HELD DOWN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO THE WATER FLOWS FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARETION AREA IN FRONT OF PREP COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS IN BASEMENT MUST HAVE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER IN 2ND FLOOR BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT CEILING MAIN KITCHEN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST ALWAYS DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTTOM RACK SHELVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. AT ALL TIMES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASE TILES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND AT THE WALL NEXT TO POP COOLER AT THE DISPACTH AREA. MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT AT THE BACK ENTRANCE LEADING TO BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STILL OBSERVED SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WATER PIPE IS LEAKING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SIK, AND ALSO EACH COMPARTMENT HAS A CRACK WICH WATER IS LEAKING FROM COMPARTMENT(NEW VIOLATION).NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.ALSO FRONT DOOR,BOTH BOTTOM PART

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 97.1F,COOKED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 61.7F, COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 50F,ALL THREE PRODUDUCTS WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER(COOLER TEMPERATURE 41F);FOUND 12 FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.8F; ALSO FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 50F, AND PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED IN DISPLAY PREP COOLER(IN MAIN KITCHEN),COOLER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40.2F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 38,VALUE $51.INFORMATION GIVEN AND SHOWED HOW TO DO COOLING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO72091

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISHMACHINE,ALSO SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS WASTE IN IT.WATER INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER .ALSO MUST REPAIR BROKEN PIPE CAP AT SEWAGE WATER PIPE,NEXT TO WALK-IN COOER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.STRONG FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT.CRITICAL VIOLATION :7-38-030 HOOOO72091-12

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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. LABEL AND DATE FOOD THAT IS SOLD TO CUSTOMERS(CHEESE CAKE,RICE PUDDING ETC)WITH FOOD INGREDIENT .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. IF STOCK IS STORED UNDER SEWAGE WATER PIPE,MUST RELOCATE STORAGE.NEED TO REPAIR REAR OUTSIDE BACK DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(MINERAL BUILD-UP)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD,ALSO PROVIDE IT WERE IS MISSING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 PROVIDE A PLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REROUTE POP LINE FROM INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO A FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR LEAKING FROM UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE COMPLETE ENCLOSED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 44-50F, RAW CHICKEN AT 44-49F, RAW SHRIMP AT 46.7F, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 44-48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. IMPROPER FOOD CONTACT SURFACE USED TO SPREAD BUTTER IN THE PANS. OBSERVED A SPONGE USED TO SPREAD THE BUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE A NONPOROUS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FOR THE BUTTER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PIZZA OVENS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. THE VENTILATION FANS FOR BOTH 1ST FLOOR RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL DRAIN LINE HOSES AT BOTH BARS FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDERS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE WATER LEAKS FROM THE DISHMACHINE.