BELLWETHER

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CLEAN KNIVES ON A KINFE RACK WHEN NOT IN USE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN HOLD WATER IN THE SINK BASIN. MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINES FOR SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR THAT DRAIN INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.a HAND SINK NEXT TO MAIN PREP LINE NOT OPERABLE, NO HOT WATER AT BAR HAND SINK. OTHER GOOD WORKING HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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. UPPER PANEL OF INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. DRAIN LINES AT BAR SODA GUNS ARE CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. STANDING WATER NOTED BEHIND ICE MAKER AND STAND UP FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND 6-LBS. OF HAMBURGER PATTIES ON A TRAY & 12-LBS. OF LASAGNA IN A PAN (STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER) WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8-50.9F (DATED-10/10/11). INTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF SAID PRODUCTS, MONITOR FOOD TEMPS. & KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. (TOTAL AMT.= $210.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS OF COOLER DRAWERS & SMALL COOLERS IN KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS, SINK DRAINS AT BOTH BARS, CAN OPENER & WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NEED CELANING-MUST MAINTAIN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AT DISHROOM & BARS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND EQUIPMENT OR BETWEEN EQUIPMENT & WALLS MUST BE REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-STORED ABOVE THE FLOORS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT LINE AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.1 AND 47.4 DEGREES. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. UNIT BEING TAGGED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. ***FOOD NOT BEING DISCARD BECAUSE IT CAME OUT OF WALK IN COOLER AND IS STILL AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. ****

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FRONT PATIO DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. LARGE 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND LARGE GAP AT INSIDE OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT DOOR PROPERLY AT INSIDE AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER AT LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO HOT WATER AT CUSTOMER RESTROOM.

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. DRAWERS AT REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. HANDLES MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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. FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. SOME CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING, PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REACH IN COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1-14-09 REPORT 155343 NOT CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING: #32 CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, 34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST CLLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. POP GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES, MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE.