ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM, AND PAPER TOWELS NOT DISPENSING AT THE MEN'S EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY DISCLORATION ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ROOF THE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR PROPERLY REMOVE ANY DISCOLRATION AND BUILDUP FROM THE INTERIOR SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. OBSERVED THE ICE CONTAINER THATS BUILT INTO THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER COVERED UP BY A PIECE OF WAX PAPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-INSTALL THE LID THAT WAS REMOVED TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE ICE IN BETWEEN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON PREMESIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE FOOD LINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AND ALSO THE FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A PLATE USED TO SCOOP HASHBROWNS IN THE REAR PREP REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE SCOOP WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY COVERED OR LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PROTECTIVE LIDS AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES AND RUST SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILT UP

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FREE OF DIRT AND DUST.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT THE STORAGE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE, ON SHELVINGS SCATTERED AT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER AND AT CORNER WALL BASE BY THE FREEZER ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT PROPERLY COVERED OR LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PROTECTIVE LIDS AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD PARTICLES AND RUST SHELVES INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND ALSO TO DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILT UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FREE OF DIRT AND DUST.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON KITCHEN PREP TABLE AND BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/15/12

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE REPORT DATED ON 07/23/12

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA COUNER/SHELF, UNDER WAFFLE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (10/22/12).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF TO ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES IN KITCHEN, SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK COMPARTMENT DIVIDER IN POOR REPAIR/WATER LEAKING INTO BOTH COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUTERS THROUGHOUT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON MEAT SLICER COUNTER AT 2COMP.SINK,AND PEELING PAINT ON CABINET UNDER ICE BIN.MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN,AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS AND FOIL LININGS ON STRORAGE COUNTERS AND CABINETS.ALSO CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES AND ON PREP COUNTERS WITH STAINS AN DEEP KNIFE CUTS NEEDS RESURFACING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON COUNTER AT MEAT SLICER ON 2COMP.SINK,CABINET AT 2COMP.SINK WITH SLIDING DOORS,SINK ON DISH MACHINE,DRAIN DISH BASKET ON SAME SINK ON DISH MACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD,OR RELOCATE THE SINK IN FRONT OF TOILET TO KITCHEN TO FAR FROM FOODSEVICE STAFFS HANDLING FOODS TO WASH HANDS.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING UNDER TOILET BOWL IN BOYS TOILET,AND PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.

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.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving 1st. floor need cleaning(corners).floors in bsmt. storage areas, under shelving need cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls in rear prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bathroom shall be provided.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, dining areas, bathrooms not clean need cleaning.