THE RAMBLER KITCHEN + TAP

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NEAR OLD WALK IN COOLER NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED OT PREVENT PEST BREEDING SITE. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR HANDISNK IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND CRACKED). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/LEVEL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WEATHER-STRIP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX:1/4".INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED PAPER SUPPLY ITEMS STORED ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT STOCK SUPPLY ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR ON RAISED STORAGE RACKS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,BAR,BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND WALK-IN-COOLERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2545052 DATED:12/03/2021 #47--OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON HOT LINE IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. #51--UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. MUST PROVIDE LOCATION OF GREASE TRAP OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP AS REQUIRED. #58--OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 4/8/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS ON HOT LINE IN KITCHEN COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING KNOB ON WASHBOWL SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND ATTACH TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON WALL BEHIND AND DISH RACKS NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFCATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF TWO OUTSIDE GARBARGE LIDS WITH CRACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ROUGH BRICK WALL AT BAR AREA WITH CRACKS AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND SEAL WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.