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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE EQUIPMENT/TOOLS STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(A).CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE OF EQUIPMENT, BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND ESPECIALLY WHERE THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKET SEALS AROUND THE LOW REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WORN AND TORN ON ALL THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SANITIZER USED AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. AREA. CHEF ON SITE REPLACED HAND SANITIZER WITH LIQUID HAND SOAP WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICIAL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS. ALL CITY/PENDING CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GAP ON BOTTOM OF NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBESRVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN MAIN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN LOWER WALL NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR IN LADIES TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO POOL TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET INSIDE A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT HEALTH TEMPLATE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS AND IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE BEING USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED IN HE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN GASKET INSIDE A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LOCATED NEXT TO MAIN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304540 ON 8/12/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND MATERIALS FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND BACK DOOR LEADING TO BACK STAIRS WITH N 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED TIGHT FITTING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (LIKE SOUP). INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN KEG COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DECOMMISSIONED SODA RACK IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT, WHERE OLD BOXES OF SYRUP AND SODA TUBES RUN UP INTO THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SODA EQUIPMENT AND RELATED COMPONENTS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE FOR CONSUMPTION NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE ICE MACHINE RESERVOIR DUE TO BLACK, SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN THE RESERVOIR. ALSO NOTED DARK SLIMY SUBSTANCE FORMING ON UPPER COMPARTMENT ICE MAKING COMPONENTS AND INTERIOR SIDE OF COMPARTMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1974350 DATED 5/22/17: #38- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BAR CONNECTED TO CITY'S WATER SYSTEM. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN COOK LINE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING (LIKE SOUP). INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN KEG COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. ALSO NOT ED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN KEG COOLER TO BE MADE OF UNSEALED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR IN FOOD/BEVERAGE STORAGE AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXHAUST FAN NOT FUNCTIONING IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DECOMMISSIONED SODA RACK IN THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT, WHERE OLD BOXES OF SYRUP AND SODA TUBES RUN UP INTO THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED SODA EQUIPMENT AND RELATED COMPONENTS.