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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING; ONLY ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK COMPARTMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FISH IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING; ONLY ONE STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH SINK COMPARTMENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS MATS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH BROKEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL IN MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD SURFACE NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DELI AND MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS(RICE) ON SHELVING UNITS IN SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING IN PRODUCE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTER RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, SALES, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR CHORIZO TO BE HELD UNREFRIGERATED IS OVER 5 YEARS OLD. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED LAB LETTER WITHIN 5 YEARS OR STORE UNDER REFRIGERATION 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE 29

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLES IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ON CONDENSOR IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREPARED FOOD AREA MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE. IE... KNIVES IN KNIFE HOLDER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DISPLAY SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BANANA BOXES BEING USED TO BUILD DISPLAY AT FRUIT SALES RACK. FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING ON AND AROUND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES IN NEED OF COVERS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND BACK STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREAS. KNIVES STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA, ROLLING CART BLOCKING HAND WASHING SINK IN DELI PREP AREA, CLEANING SUPPLIES, DISH SOAP, SCRUBBER, WINDEX STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT DELI MEAT NOT LABELED AND DATED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED SANDWICHES, SALADS, SALSA DISPLAYED IN COOLER FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET WEIGHT, BUSINESS, NAME AND ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED ITEMS DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE KNIVES, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITARY MANNER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SLICERS, GRINDERS, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN DELI, MEAT, PRODUCE, AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS IN WASHOOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE HAS KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNS TO ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B) WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE MEAT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE MEAT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE STOVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH ACCUMILATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, MUST CHANGE THE DIAPER ON THE LOWER SHELF IN THE DAIRY DISPLAY COOLER. DIRT/DEBRIS AND MILK SPILLS NEED TO BE REMOVED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND HAVE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR MEAT AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST/ CLEAN FRONT ICE FREEZER(EXCESSIVE ICE), AND CLEAN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES AT MILK, AND BACON COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT CUTTING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR COOKING ROOM LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR CEILING IN THIS AREA IN POOR REPAIR(MISSING/FALLING CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER CONTROL HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.(USING GRIPE VICE PILERS TO TURN ON, HANDLE MISSING).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT IN NEED OF REPLACING. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DELI HOT FOOD KITCHEN IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSOR LEAKING IN MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE (CORN)COOLER NOT CLEAN UNDER THE COOLER MAT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MAT AND CLEAN. OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BUTCHER SHOP, AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR BUTCHER SHOP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.