COUSCOUS RESTARURANT

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-306.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD BEING STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM DUST, ETC.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED HEAVY RUST ON THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COCA-COLA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD ON THE STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE THE FRYER AND MICROWAVES, AND ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND POOR LIGHTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/12/2022 REPORT #2554228 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) DETAILS CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON-SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT ESTABLISHMENT WAS DONE ON 7/26/2021. INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES MUST BE COMPLETED ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS BY A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT FACILITY. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD NOTED ON STOVE AND GRILL, INSIDE OF DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMMULATED GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AND PREP TABLES, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HOMEMADE LENTIL SOUPS, COOKED RICE, TOMATO SAUCE, CHICKEN, LAMB) IN ALL REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT LABELS .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE OR USE BY LABELS (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS ) ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS , PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE UNPROTECTED ON ALL TABLES IN THE DINING ROOM . INSTRUCTED TO WRAP AND OR COVER CLEAN TABLEWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND FOOD PLATTER ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND BOTH MICROWAVES LOCATED IN PREP AREA, ALSO NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGH PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS IN PREP AREA.MUST MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BULB AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND GREASE FILLED VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPAIR RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COKE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, IN ALL PREP COOLERS. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER; INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL MICROWAVES, PREP COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF PREP AREA, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF SEATING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DUST AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF THE COKE COOLER. ALSO, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE PREP AREA.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING PREP COOLER UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTION PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52F, VALUED AT $15. 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53F, VALUED AT $50, AND 25 LBS OF BEEF AT 57F VALUED AT $150. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. REPAIR RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COKE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN, IN ALL PREP COOLERS. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL, STOVE, AND FRYER; INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL MICROWAVES, PREP COOLERS, AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE ROOM OFF PREP AREA, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF SEATING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN DUST AND SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF THE COKE COOLER. ALSO, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED (40) RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS, NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4/26/16 REPORT 1763650 NOT CORRECTED. 18- NOTED (40) RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT WHERE GREASE INTERCEPOR LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 29- CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES AND COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL DOORS AND HANDLES AND WALLBASE THROUGHT OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.