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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK,WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. OWNER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO FIX THE PROBLEM DURING INSPECTION. PLUMBER CAME JUAN CARLOS FROM ESPIN PLUMBING INC, TEL# 708-770-5836 AT 10:30AM AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. 3 COMPT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL,NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH WET BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN THE DINING AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING ONE MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1966142 DATED ON 10/07/16 NOT CORRECTED-#18 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND BAR COUNTER AND 1 LIVE ROACH IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH/PEST ACTIVITY ALSO MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE OF ESTABLISHMNET. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED WHITE PILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, CANNOT DISTRIBUTE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WHITE PILLS MUST BE IN CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WOOD PIECES/FRAME BEHIND BAR AND COFFEE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND BAR COUNTER AND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA DRY STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WOOD PIECES/FRAME BEHIND BAR AND COFFEE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO MOP SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINKS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD AT REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers in basement not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed hand sink installed next to 1 compartment sink in basement. Instructed to install shield between both sinks.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep table next to stove and filter on exhaust hood not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Exposed insulation from ceiling in prep area. Instructed to remove all foam insulation.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Plumbers putty inside left side of three compartment sink. Instructed to remove toxic substance. Drain line under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside milk/beverage cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP UNDER 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3PART SINK, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREAS, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BAR AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING BOWLS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS INSIDE AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING OPENING ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED UNUSED (2) OVEN AT BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION/EXHAUST.