INSPIRED CATERING & EVENTS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (REMOVE ICE BUILD UP), ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FLIES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 40 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE CEILING/WALLS, PIPES/CONDUITS, BOXES, STORAGE RACKS AND UTENSILS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS AND THE CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER (REMOVE ICE BUILD UP), ALONG THE WALLBASE AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS/CEILING AROUND/ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE PREP AREAS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND SMALL FLIES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS EITHER HANDLES UP IN THE ICE OR IN A CLEAN BIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP FROM THE INSIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE LEFT DEEP FRYER AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE FRONT WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TABLES IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. TABLES WORN PEELING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK IN PASTA FREEZER. MUST CORRECT AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TABLE UNDER GRILL(GREASE BUILDUP).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN CATERING UTENSIL/EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. REPLACE LIGHT COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor tile missing in cooking area around floor drain. Instructed to replace missing tile.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation not working in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in utility closet. Instructed to detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: A multi-use utensils,single service articles stored on shelvings throughout must be inverted to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Remove rust from bottoms of food prep tables in prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners throghout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Walls/ceilings along the food prep areas,inside the walk-in-coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and repair hole in wall in front of walk-in-oven at rear also all noticeable openings on walls must be sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Detail clean light shields all throughout the premises,provide light shield inside the northside pasta walk-in-cooler.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Detail clean all dusts accumulations ventilation covers throughout the premises.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Detail clean,organize all storage areas,locker areas,remove all unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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 cooked mashed potatoes 100 lbs at 68F-75F,held inside walk-in-cooler .No time,temperature logs provided. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below cold and hot at 140 F or higher. Critical violation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $200.00 Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded..

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;COOKS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS(PREPARING FOODS,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS,CHANGING DIRTY GLOVES,USING CELL PHONES ETC.)THEN RETURNING TO HANDLE FOODS AND NOT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROCEDURES OF WASHING HANDS PER CITY CODE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS OF THE BUSINESS AND 2 EAST SIDE WINDOWS BROKEN 2' MODE OF ENTRY NOT INSECT-PROOFED.ALSO 1 LARGE LIVE FLY IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING THIS INSPECTION.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,INSECT PROOFED SAID WINDOWS.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: A multi-use utensils,single service articles stored on shelvings throughout must be inverted to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Remove rust from bottoms of food prep tables in prep areas must be smooth,easily cleanable.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,CUTTING BOARDS, COOLERS, AND FREEZER INCLUDING FAN COVERS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along walls and in all corners throghout the premises require a detail cleaning including the floor drains.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls/ceilings along the food prep areas,inside the walk-in-coolers throughout the premises require a detail cleaning and repair hole in wall in front of walk-in-oven at rear also all noticeable openings on walls must be sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Detail clean light shields all throughout the premises,provide light shield inside the northside pasta walk-in-cooler.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Detail clean all dusts accumulations ventilation covers throughout the premises.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Detail clean,organize all storage areas,locker areas,remove all unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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. MUST RESEAL/REPLACE CHIPPING METAL COUNTER TABLE TOPS BY DISH MACHINE AREA

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL BY DISH AREA

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 SHIELD LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/DOCK AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE