EXCELSIOR GARDEN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2304917 ISSUED ON 08-19-19 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #37 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. #47 - FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed large bulk food containers stored at rear on shelf not labeled.Instructed to label bulk all food containers when out of original containers and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed kitchen white cutting board with deep and dark grooves and rusts on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace said cutting board and replace/repair said shelvings using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Instructed to detail clean fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and sides of hot cooking equipments and interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed execessive grease build-up on floors beneath all the cooking equipments.Instructed to clean floors in detail to remove excessive grease build-up and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters and ceiling ventilation cover above the walk-in-freezer with excessive grease build-up.Instructed to clean in detail said areas to remove grease build-up and replace damaged ceiling tiles near the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs above the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed to label and maintain all bulk food containers.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed a leak at the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Above violation still remaining(FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN).

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Above violation still remaining(OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK GLOGGED,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.