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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 12- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING IN DINING BOOTHS, 4- ON WALL POP MACHINE AND 9- IN PREP AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .MAINTAIN WALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. ALSO INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. ALSO, THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT CABINETS HAVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT CABINETS HAVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND THE FRONT REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF, 1/4" TO 1" GAP NOTED AT EACH DOOR SECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS TO PREVENT ANY PESTS FROM ENTERING. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. ALSO, THE REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOLERS WITH OLD FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. THE KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE SHELVING IN THE FRONT CABINETS HAVE FOOD/DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR LOOSE/STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MAIN PREP COOLER AT ORDER STATION RIGHT SIDE MOTOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR,(LOOSE,WONT STAY CLOSE).MUST REPAIR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE CREAM FREEZER NOT CLEAN OF BLACK DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AREA.ALSO STORAGE SUPPLY BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN UPPER STAGE DINNING ROOM AND SOME STORAGE ON FLOOR AND ON POP CRATES IN CLOSET BY POP MACHINE.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STORAGE AT LEAST 6- INCHES OFF FLOORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED,IE(DRAIN CLOGGED ),STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR.PREMISES GIVEN 2-DAYS FOR MAKE REPAIR OF HAND SINK FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PREMISES WILL BE REINSPECTED 3-29-2016 CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN . MSUT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: MEAT SLICER IN THE BACK PREP AREA, EXTERIOR DRAWERS OF ALL COOLER AT THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA AND THE BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL COOLERS AT THE FRONT SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SODA DISPENSERS AT THE SODA MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING VENT FAN COVERS IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA AS WELL AS ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE SAME AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE INNER LINING OF THE ICE FREEZER BOX IN THE REAR AREA. ABOVE STATED IS NOT WELL MAINTAINED. MUST ADJUST WARPED DOOR SWEEP AT FRONT REVOLVING DOOR. DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE LARGE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP AT BOTH CEILING VENT FAN COVERS IN BOTH RESTROOMS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS, IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING STORAGE IN REACH IN COOLER. 2LBS CHICKEN SALAD 48.9, 2LBS CHOPPED EGGS 48.4, CUT TOMATOES, ETC... ALL PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50 10 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT BOTH LADIES AND MENS WASHROOM TO HAVE HOT AND COLD WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR IS THERE A CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A PERSON WITH CALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PRODUCTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, AND REACH IN ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS, IN WALK IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.