COUSCOUS RESTARURANT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE SMALL FLIES (APPROX 20) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 40) NOTED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE GREASE INTERCEPTOR LOCATED. EXTREME CLUTTER ALSO NOTED IN THIS AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER/UNNCESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/15 REPORT 1546856 NOT CORRECTED: 33 CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. 34 CLEAN DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT. 35 CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. 38 REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 41 OBSERVED MOP WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR SITTING IN MOP PAIL NEAR MOP SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY WATER AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET NEAR STEAM TABLE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS (CUSTOMER PLACE) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO WRAP/COVER IN NAPKIN OR RE SET AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED.

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 ORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR SITTING IN MOP PAIL NEAR MOP SINK IN KIRCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY WATER AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET NEAR STEAM TABLE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 50.1F. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. RITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: BAKED CHICKEN-53.1F, HUMMUS-53.5F, HUMMUS-52.8F, RED CHICKEN-53.3F, YELLOW CHICKEN-53.5F, BEEF-53.7F, BEEF-54.4F, GRAPE LEAVES-49.1F, SALAD WITH CUT TIMATOES-50.1F,- ALL COOKED AND PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMOROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPENT, ALL SINKS, ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UTENSILS AND MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH, BEHIND AND ALONG THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN FOOD SPATTERS, STAINS, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR BOTH LEAKY FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP WATER WITH A FOUL ODOR SITTING IN MOP PAIL NEAR MOP SINK IN KIRCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST DISCARD DIRTY WATER AFTER USE TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET NEAR STEAM TABLE UNIT IN DINING ROOM, ALL ARTICLES IN THIS AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ALSO PROPERLY ORGANIZE REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 67 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75LBS OF CHICKEN,BEEF,HUMMUS,FALAFEL,COOKED VEGETABLES AND COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 62-76.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON SITE IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES, CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND UTILITY SINK TO AVOID WATER SPLASHING INTO HANDSINK FROM UTILITY SINK WHEN DUMPING WASTE WATER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND REFRIGERATOR BOTTOM SHELVES TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.MUST ALSO REPAINT RUSTY DRY STORAGE RACK SHELVES AND RACKS AT 2DR COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

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. FOOD SPILLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR FLOOR AND KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6".

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. TOILET ROOM DOOR MISSING A SELF CLOSING DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Open meats stored uncovered inside of an unsanitary reach in cooler on and under dirty shelving encrusted with food buildup. Three pounds of product valued at $10.00 was volentarilly discarded at this time. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler and shelves fromtop to bottom.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The violations from Dec 16,2008 are not corrrected and include: (33) All the reach in coolers and freezers,kitchen tables top to bottom and all cooking equipment are encrusted with food and grease and dirty inside and out. (34) The floors throughout the kitchen are filthy. (35) The walls throughout the kitchen are dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize the above in detail from top to bottom and maintain on a daily basis.

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. Dirty food utensils were found in the clean utensil racks above the sink and dirty dishes and utensils were found all over the kitchen. Wash, rinse and sanitize the dishes and utensils before closing for the evening in order to maintain a sanitary kitchen.

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. The cutting boards are stained and dirty, Wash, rinse and sanitize the cutting boards.

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. Repair the broken hot water faucet at the three compartment 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. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between use.