CHICAGO JOE'S

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE BOTH FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ICE FROST BUILD-UP IN THE FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE FLOOR BASE AT THE CORNER OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES/HOLES AT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROON STALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE/OPENING AT WALL UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE HOT HODLING STATION ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON PREP TABLES FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST ALWAYS STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER BOILER ROOM ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DECORATION/BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP ARE SHELVES, INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AROUND DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/PREP AREA SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/DECORATION ROOM AND BASEMENT ROOM ADJACENT TO HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BOTH FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING (SIDE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BUS BOY STATION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT DECORATION ROOM/STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS, OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, NO SCREEN DOOR OR PLASTIC DRAPES AT DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY, AND SIDE DOOR TO 2ND DINING AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND A BOX OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS NOR SHELL FISH TAG ON PREMISES. SHELLFISH SHALL BE KEPT IN THE CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,UNTIL SOLD. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE SAVED FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND(100 EACH);VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.4F. BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 48F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CUT MELONS,COLESLAW. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47F. ALSO FOUND 60 FRESH OYSTERS IN A BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 43.7F TO 44.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND#10,VALUE$55. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER,GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEFT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.IF PANEL IS REPAIRED,MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH A GREEN FLOOR TILE WHICH IS NOT SEALED, WATER IS UNDER THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLOOR TILE AND PROVIDED A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS INSIDE A PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST WALL, ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, (5-10 FLIES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521322, DATED 4-4-11. VIOLATIONS, #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WE OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO WAITRESS AND ONE WAITER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR READY TO EAT FOODS,[BARE HAND CONTACT], WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. [FOOD ITEMS, SLICED FRUITS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONIONS]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. BARE HANDS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WAHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK, [A KNIFE, SPOONS, INSIDE SINK]. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN (REAR) WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER NEXT TO SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT.----- NOTED SOME WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ----- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER/BETWEEN 2 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN (REAR).----- NOTED WOODEN FLOOR IN KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE DRAIN RACK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----- MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING (FRP TILE) ABOVE PREP STATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA/ KITCHEN IN REAR, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK) AND LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SINK) IN REAR KITCHEN.-----MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK THE BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE (LEADING TO LAUNDRY WASHER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR NORTH CUTTING BOARD,REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN SIDES OF FRYER AND BOX FREEZER/ UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

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.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE, CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR RESEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE, RAMP. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND RESEAL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHAR GRILL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT IN KITCHEN WEST SIDE.