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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT LARGE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING AREA WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE HOLDER NEEDS REPAIR,ALSO THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CLEAN AND RESEAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591633 DATED 12/14/15 #22-NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591633 DATED 12/14/15 #45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUSTY SURGACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 152.2F, POTATOES 140.9F)AND COOKED TO ORDER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546759 ON 6-5-15: 32-REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 35-SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUSTY SURGACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS AROUND UTILITY SINK. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING SUPPLIES ON STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 10 DOZEN RAW EGGS 56.6F AND 2LBS OF CREAM CHEESE 59.6F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $20 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, HOT WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA UNTIL FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1395323 ON 1-9-14. 38-PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR EXPOSED SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINKS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE RUSTY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND GRILL IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PROPERLY INSTALL SCREEN DOOR AT REAR DOOR; SCREEN DOOR NOT ATTACHED TO BRACKETS TO HOLD IN PLACE; MUST CORRECT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A HANDLE FOR HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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 INSTALL MISSING HANDLE/KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK.

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. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT IN USE SAME AREAS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E.GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH SAID SINK IS NOT CLEAN,SLOW DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION (7-38-030).

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. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES.

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 BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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. WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,ABOVE 3 COMP SINK AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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.LIGHT BULBS OVER CHEST FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA,REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS.

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 INSTALL MISSING HANDLE/KNOB FOR HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK AND VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS REQUIRE CLEANING.

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. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT IN USE SAME AREAS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE OATMEAL, SALT AND SUGER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. THE GREASE TRAP IN RUSTY LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN ALL THREE REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.

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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT 1ST FLOOR AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

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. REPLACE THE HOT WATER HANDLES BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND UTILITY SINK HANDLES ARE IN POOR REPAIR. REPLACE THEM. THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR DRIPPING HOT WATER WHEN TURNER OFF. REPLACE IT. THE PIPE UNDERNEATH BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS DRIPPING WATER INTO BUCKETS. REPLACE PIPES. ROD OUT THE GREASE TRAP HAS GREASE BUILDUP.