HORIZON CAFE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN A BASEMENT PLUMBING CHASE RUNNING UP TO THE KITCHEN SINK AND UNDER SAID SINK. SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE LIGHT SHIELD AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR KITCHEN. RECENT PEST CONTROL REPORT STATES NO PROBLEMS FOUND. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SEAL THE CRACKS WHERE THEY ARE LIVING..

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN ARE 2 DOOR LOWBOY COOLERS HAVE DIRTY/CORRODED SHELVING, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP UNDER THE EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER AND REPAIR THE GAP UNDER THE REAR STOVE/PREP TABLE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAVE ROACH FECES UNDER THE TABLETOP, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN THE DEAD BUGS OUT OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVED DIRT AND DEBRIS. BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR TO EXIT DOOR MUST REPARE/REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER MUST PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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. ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

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. INTERIOR TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. HANDLES OF TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

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. FLOOR AND FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING, DAMAGED COVING AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING TILE AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES IN WALL COVING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAK FROM BASEMENT CEILING PIPING ONTO FLOOR. MUST REPAIR BOTH.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:48.9F AND 45.7F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F.TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO57393-11

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED FROM ABOVE COOLER, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:72 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP.OF 50.2F-60.7F-62.7F. ALSO FOUND COOKED SAUSAGE STORED ON TOP FLAT GRILL AT TEMP.OF 73.6F-74.9F. BOTH PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED.POUND 5.6#;VALUE $10.60.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A).HOOOO57393-11

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED, TWO OF THREE CONTAINERS ARE OVERFLOWING, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.ALSO REMOVE DEBRI FROM BEBIND CONTAINERS.KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO57394-12

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-26-09,REPORT#147991.(#36)MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE (MAIN KITCHE).(#32) MUST RECAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN EXPOSE HANDSINK IN REAR AREA(FOOD PREP).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO57394-12

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. KNIFE RACK IS NEEDED AT 2ND.PREP AREA. PROVIDE A CLEANABLE BRACKETT TO SOSTAIN SHELVES FROM INSIDE #1 REACH-IN FREZEER,ALSO FIX PANEL AT #2 REACH-IN FREZEER, INSULATION EXPOSED.PROVIDE CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL, FOR BOTH UNITS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKING EXTENDED NECK FAUCET,AND FAUCET AT 3COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINKS.