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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF SHRIMP IN TWO DOOR COOLER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL COLD HELD ITEMS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT COST OF $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKET ON COLD HOLD PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2618605 DATED:6/4/25 NOT CORRECTED; #55-MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.#57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE#58-MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: LIQUOR STORAGE STORED UNDERNEATH SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED IN BASEMENT . INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE SUCH ITEMS ARE LEAD-FREE OR LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN UNCLEAN WATER IN MOP BUCKET. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to airdry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED VARIOUS LIDS AND UTENSILS STORED IN SOILED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MACHINE BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS LIDS AND UTENSILS STORED IN SOILED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE STORED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE FOR REPAIR DURING INSPECTION) PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FLAVORED SYRUP STORED ON FLOOR IN BAR AREA. 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 UNDER UNSHIELDED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 197.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED WASTE LINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OR ENCASE WASTE LINES TO PROTECT FROM POTENTIAL LEAKAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550091 ON 2-22-22:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN MALE AND FEMALE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED SEWAGE LINE PIPES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS. 47-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HADNWASHING SIGNS IN MALE AND FEMALE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER UNSHIELDED SEWAGE LINE PIPES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER OR REMOVE FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F, HOT WATER UPON INSPECTION REGISTERED AT 74.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT HOT WATER OF 100F-120F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND 110F AT 3COMP SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING DINE IN CUSTOMERS VACCINATION STATUS REGARDING COVID-19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF LABELING AND PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PLACE PROCEDURE FOR ALL LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AT LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BETTER LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF LABELING AND PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PLACE PROCEDURE FOR ALL LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AT LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BETTER LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPT 22, 2021 REPT#2531774 #38 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF LABELING AND PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR DISH AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN IN PLACE PLACE PROCEDURE FOR ALL LARGE POTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AT LINE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BETTER LIGHTING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.