CEDARS MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. IMPROPER: BEEF BARBACOA 47.6 F TO 50.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND WALL PERIMETER OF THE ENTIRE ROOM OF THE SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREA. ADVISED MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBESRVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULG A VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK ON THE 2nd FLOOR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. NOTED LEAKS UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE 1st FLOOR IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE 1st AND 2nd FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH GREASE TRAPS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA,

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58-ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/8/24, REPORT #2589383 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE AND/OR PAINT SHELVING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND SPRAYER. ALSO NOTED LEAK FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE FIND SOURCE AND REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 1st UNISEX WASHROOM WITHOUT A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALL NEED CLEANING ON THE 2nd FLOOR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF LABELING ALL COMMODITIES INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTON. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPLACE OR DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND SPRAYERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER NON WORKING EQUIPMENT PIECES IN NEED OF REMOVAL OR REPAIR. ALL CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED; MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMTLEY 6 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN FRONT PREP AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE (SECOND FLOOR PREP), INTERIORS OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW; MUST CORRECT. SINK MUST BE REPAIRED AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HANDWASHING AT FIRST FLOOR COOKING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOMS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FIRST FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(71.8F)AT HAND WASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MISSING DRAINPIPE IN FRONT PREP/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOWEL INSIDE FRYERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR OVEN IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISJ WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SECOND FLOOR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASH SINK CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA FOR EMPLOYEE USE WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED AND DISPENSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS USED BY WOMEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS, HOT LINE AND WALK-IN COOLERS OF FOOD PARTICLES, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL FOR LIGHTS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR BULBS AT CEILING WHERE MISSING IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUOUS NON-COMPLIANCE OF PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2315744, NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.