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HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK WHILE OBSERVING EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA HANDLING FOOD IN COOLERS AND WASHING DISHES AT DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. KITCHEN EXIT AND BASEMENT EXIT DOORS TO OUTSIDE WALKWAYS AND OUTDOOR GARBAGE CORRAL IN BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. OBSERVED HUNDREDS OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA AND PILED WOOD COVERED WITH TARP IN GARBAGE CORRAL WITH RAT DROPPINGS SURROUNDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ALL OTHER (OUTDOOR PATIO FURNITURE) TO BE STORED ELEVATED. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTALL TIGHT-FITTING SEALS ON ALL OUTDOOR EXIT DOORS AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DIRTY TABLE-TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON "PRESS GRILL." MUST CLEAN. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE. BLACKENED AND MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISHMACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AT BASEMENT WALK-IN AND BOX FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT OUTDOOR AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MECHANIC DRAIN HANDLES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENTS(GREASE BUILD -UP),SPECIALLY INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.(GREASE BUILD-UP).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE(BLACK SLIME).

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT THE LEAKAGE OF WASTE WATER ONTO THE BASEMENT FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND ON WALLS OF THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FLOOR DRY AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST TIGHTEN. PROVIDE DRAIN LINE HOSES TO CONNECT TO ALL OF THE SODA GUNS AND ROUTE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. REPAIR THE LEAKING SODA GUN AT NORTH BAR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT FREE OF CLUTTER ESPECIALLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. STORE ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OVEN AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, IN THE UTILITY ROOM, AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.