UMMO & THE LOFT

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE RAISES UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 145.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE SO THAT IT RAISES THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON GROUND IN ALLEY NEAR OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE UNDERNEATH COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGN AT DUMP SINK LOCATED IN UPSTAIRS "LOFT" BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS ONLY AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (NOTE: CITATION ISSUED DURING INSPECTION ON 3/18/2025, FACILITY HAS NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITH DATE WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM CONTAINER HAS BEEN SOLD OR SERVED DURING CANVASS REINSPECTION ON 3/25/2025)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM DECEMBER 2024, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT CONFORMING TO APPROVED HACCP PLAN. FOUND 3 PACKAGES OF VACUMMED PACKAGED ANIMAL FAT IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH NO DATE WHEN IT WAS VACUUM PACKAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONFORM TO HACCP PLAN REQUIRMENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED( VALUED $5/WEIGHT 2LBS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON RIGHT OF REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 141.2F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE AT LARGE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK CONVEYOR DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR BAR, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT IN LEFT HOOD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED MUTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM APRIL, MAY AND JUNE 2024 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT ON RIGHT SIDE WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ON SECOND FLOOR WITH BEIGE MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER SHIELD IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID ICE MACHINES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN SAID WASHROOMS FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11, NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11, DAMAGED PART OF CEILING IN CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE ROOM , INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LEAKY PIPE ALONG SAME CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 60-602.12, NO VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES BASEMENT'S TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK ON LEFT WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN LOOSE. REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE SO THAT IT TURN ON AND OFF EASILY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN COOLER BEHIND COOKING LINE. MAKE SURE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS HAVE WORKING ACCURATE THERMOMETERS AND ARE CHECKED FREQUESTLY TO INSURE ALL FOOD IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR USED AT SALAD STATION IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN BASEMENT WOMENS STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.