ROCKWELL'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (CHICKEN ONLY) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR PURPOSE OF SOUS VIDE COOKING WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS AND CEASE SOUS VIDE COOKING FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. NO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED TCS FOOD OBSERVED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SOUP CONTAINER STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LID WHILE COOLING IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSELY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DEAD INSECTS (ANTS) BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD-UP AND COMPOSITION AND ATTRACT OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN WIPING CLOTH BUCKET AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PEST CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF OPEN FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR LINENS AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN SERVING TRAYS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT (PLATES, BOWLS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED AT THE COOK LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT INVERTED OR COVERED WHEN NOT IN-USE AND MAINTAIN.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE DISCHARGING DIRECTLY ONTO FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND CREATING LARGE PUDDLE OF CLEAN WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE BUILDING CONDENSATE WATER LINE AND MAINTAIN ALL OTHER LIQUID WASTE AND RAINWATER LINES PROPERLY ROUTED TO DISCHARGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON FROZEN BEEF.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT OVER NIGHT,OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS,EXCESSIVE LITTER DEBRIS,CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS STORED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAND THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-52 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 POUNDS RANCH, 5 POUNDS REFRIED BEANS, 2 POUNDS CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP, 3 POUNDS CHIPOTLE RANCH, 3 POUNDS SALSA, AND 5 POUNDS COCKTAIL FRUIT ($115). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED CONDIMENT COOLER NEAR KITCHEN WINDOW WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F AND SERVICE COOLER ON COOK'S LINE WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER HAD TECHNICIAN SERVICE COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 LARGE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN ICE CREAM FREEZER CHEST BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND THE BAR AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, FLOUR ETC) IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR 2 CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE MACHINE WAS IN USE WITH DISHES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 49.5F, SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, COOKED PASTA AT 50.8F, DIJON MUSTARD AT 49.6F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAIN STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE SHELF OF THE STORAGE CABINETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS.

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

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to correct, have all employees sign, and keep on file on the premises. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-010, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean-up kit on premises. Instructed management to provide a kit with gloves, face masks, disposable mops, and a cleaning solution effective against Norovirus. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no hand washing signs on hand wash sinks. Instructed management to correct and maintain proper signage.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Observed black, slimy mold-like substance inside of ice machine containing ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed date marking that did not indicate date TCS food should be discarded for TCS items prepared on-premise and held for over 24 hours. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no consumer advisory and disclaimer statement on menu. Instructed to correct menus with proper advisory. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, 90 day grace period, no citation issued.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed 2 dead crickets on glue pads and 3 dead spiders on floor in basement. Management removed dead insects. Instructed to clean and maintain.(cos).

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Observed pans stored on top shelf in kitchen stacked on top each other with cooking surface facing up. Instructed to invert to protect and prevent contamination before use and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed black grease and dirt on blade of manual can opener attached to kitchen prep table. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize, and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed torn door gasket on cooler door in basement dry storage room. Must replace and maintain.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed rusty shelves in walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair, replace, and maintain.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed a build up of dirt and dried up food debris on kitchen storage shelves in prep kitchen. Must detail clean and maintain area.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed no back flow prevention device on water supply line for ice machine and coffee maker behind bar. Must install, service, and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Observed all hand wash sink basins fill quickly and drain slowly and have loose connection to walls. Instructed to re-caulk, repair, and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed dirt and grease build up in kitchen on walls behind microwave area, prep area, and below 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cracked paint and dents in doorway around swing doors into kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed 2 holes in wall near fryer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floors in basement walk in cooler must be frequently cleaned and maintained as a smooth, even surface.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed black grease and food build up on hood over stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed no proof of food handler training. Must provide and maintain records of food handler certificates.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide and maintain allergen training records for all City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate holders.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE LOWER SECTION OF THE KITCHEN 4 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER TORTILLA SOUP AT 64.7F,EGG ROLL MIX AT 45.1F,PORK CHORIZO HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.1F.ALSO,BLANCHED FRIES WERE HELD ON TABLE NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT 60.1F.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH DAMAGED LIDS,HOLES,UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY NOT RODENT-PROOFED,ALSO,THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE ON UPPER LID.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS ON GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER TO AVOID GREASE SPILLAGE ON GROUND.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOODEN SURFACES IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE POTATO PEELER MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND OFFICE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE KEPT ITEMS NEATLY TO AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.