THE ART INSTITUTE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CAULK COVERED IN BLACK SLIME AROUND 2 COMPARTMENT PRODUCE SINK NEAR OVENS AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, RANGE AND GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND /OR PONDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZA, PASTA, SOUP, CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE REAR PREP AREA FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE LARGE HOODS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET BASE AND THE LEFT KNOB AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL IN THE BAKERY AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WEAK PRESSURE AT THE PIZZA STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESRTAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND A BOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED AROUND PREP COOLER MOTOR HOUSING AND HAND SINKS CABINETS IN THE FOOD SERVICE LINES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE WIRES ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE SOUND UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED UNDER GRILL IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STAGNATE WATER BEHIND ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WEAK PRESSURE AT THE PIZZA STATION HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESRTAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH BUILD UP ON THE BAKERY PREP REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK AT THE LOWER LEVEL BAKERY AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH ROOM'S CONVEYOR LINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET'S NECK EXTENSION LEAKING AND THE DISH ROOM'S RIGHT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE AND COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGE ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE ELEVATOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH BUILD UP ON THE BAKERY PREP REAR 3 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE CAULK AT THE LOWER LEVEL BAKERY AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH ROOM'S CONVEYOR LINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CAULK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT FAUCET'S NECK EXTENSION LEAKING AND THE DISH ROOM'S RIGHT EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE AND COLD KNOB LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CRYOVAC MACHINE NOT IN USE BUT ON THE PREMISES WITH NO HACCP PLAN PROVIDED FOR THE CRYOVAC MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A HACCP PLAN FOR THE VACUUM PACKAGING. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF THE DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES..

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN PLUMBING AND THE FAUCET BASE INSIDE OF THE MCR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.