KING SWEETS

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PREP AREA BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD ON PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA WALLS. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED UNDER THE HOT LAMP AT FRONT SERVING AREA: 12 CHICKEN PUFF AT TEMP OF 100F TO 115F; 9 VEGGIE ROLLS AT TEMP OF 97.5F TO 105F AND A TRAY OF VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 84.1F TO 93.2F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUND 10, VALUE 200. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH A LONG BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO NO HAIR RESTRAINTS USED BY THE EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----BROKEN/CRACKED PLASTIC

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE TO BE PAST THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE WRITTEN ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED ON 4/26/2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND TRACK DAILY TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED BY THE ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE. THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE USE BY DATE MAY NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS, WITH THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED GROUND BEEF, CHICKEN, CURRY, AND COOKED CHICK PEAS WITH A TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 80 LBS AND A VALUE OF $700. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT CASHIER BAKERY/SERVICE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE CONTENTS (ie. FLOUR, SUGAR, PEPPER, ETC).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)--OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C)--OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF TWO MICROWAVES ON THE PREPARATION LINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE GRILL, OVEN, FRYER, AND COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREAPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES AND LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA BEHIND THE OVEN AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BEHIND GRILL AND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2593074 ON 04/19/2024: CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES;OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON FOAM/WALL BEHIND THE COCA COLA REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR COOKING PREP AREA.IN ADDITION CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE THE TRASH CABINET STORAGE IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY OVER 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STORAGE RACK OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN REAR COOKING PREP AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON ON AT CORNERS OF FLOORS AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND STORAGE SHELFS AND ON TOP OF THE ELECTRICAL BREAKER UNITS ON WALL ALL LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDERNEATH THE FRONT BAKERY DISPLAY UNITS AND INTERIOR OF SHELFS AND ELECTRICAL WIRES BEHIND THE FRONT CASHIER/SERVICE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT INITIAL TIME OF INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER CERTIFICATE (CFPM). INSTRUCTED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A VALID CHICAGO CFPM MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER (CFPM) PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS SUCH AS YOGURT, COOKED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS, AND RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AND AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CFPM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE CAME ON SITE AT 10:55 AM. - COS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA WHERE UNPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS ARE DISPENSED TO NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED BY MENU BOARD. SINK WAS ALSO OBSERVED TO BE CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL SANITIZER TO BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. EMPLOYEE PURCHASED AND PROVIDED CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SAMOSAS (COOKED POTATO AND VEGETABLE FILLING) TO BE STORED IN THE OVEN AT 92.1F WITH NO ACTIVE SOURCE OF TEMPERATURE REGULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RAPIDLY REHEAT SAMOSAS TO 165F, AND HOT HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS AND SMALL SPICE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY ALL FOOD STORAGE BINS WITH THE CONTENTS (ie. FLOUR, SUGAR, PEPPER, ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER, BEHIND THE 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER AND THE FILING/STORAGE CABINET IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA, AND BEHIND AND BELOW THE CABINETS AT THE FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA, AS WELL AS TWO LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF DROPPINGS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS AND MILK TO BE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLES OF STORAGE SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR TO BE IN CONTACT WITH CONTENTS OF STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS PRESENT IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THREE (3) DRAIN STOPPERS, ONE FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR ANY SANITIZING SOLUTION USED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF TWO MICROWAVES ON THE PREPARATION LINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, THE GRILL, OVEN, FRYER, AND COOLER EQUIPMENT, THE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, AND GREASE BUILD UP, AND THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO HAVE DUST AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS FREE AND CLEAR OF FOOD DEBRIS, RESIDUE, DUST, AND GREASE BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREAPARTION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AND GRILLING AREA BEHIND THE OVEN AND GRILL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND BEHIND GRILL AND OVEN EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CASHIER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT CASHIER AND SERVICE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BUILB AT THE GRILL STATION AT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THREE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGERS (CFPM) TO NOT HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH CHICAGO CFPM MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AND UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHEESE OMELETTE, CHICKEN SHAMI KABOB ROLL ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AND UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN IT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON THE PREMISES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/13/2022 INSPECTION, REPORT #2557208 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP STATIONS COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEAN SURFACES. #49- OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: CHEESE OMELETTE, CHICKEN SHAMI KABOB ROLL ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVING AND IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP STATIONS COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DITY FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATIONA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.13-OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12-OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AND LAST TWO ON FAR LEFT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 170 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER STOVE ON LEFT SIDE, 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER STOVE ON RIGHT SIDE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER MIDDLE STOVE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER RED TABLE IN KITCHEN WHERE 2 BLENDERS ARE STORED AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF MICROWAVES DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE GARBAGE INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECT AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AND LAST TWO ON FAR LEFT SIDE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.