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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER LEFT FRONT PREP AREA CAME BACK WITH A PACKAGE OF WRAPPING PAPER IN WHICH HE HAD TO PUSH SWINGING DOOR TO EXIT AND ENTER BACK AND FORTH TO PREP AREA,THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND GOT A BAGEL FROM PLASTIC BREAD BAG TO MAKE SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAIMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF BOTH INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND BLUE SLIMY BUILD UP SUBSTANCE DRIPPING AND MAKING OF ICE INSIDE OF MACHINE FOR CONSUMPTION. MUST DISCARD ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON ICE MACHINES ONCE CLEANED & MAINTAINED EMAIL:[email protected](PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 20LBS. COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS AT 72.0F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS.$20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES,ETC)

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF READY TO EAT DRY GOODS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WEAR LAYING DOWN IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN CONTAINERS MUST STORE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

GLOVES USED PROPERLY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER USAGE OF GLOVES BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED DETERGENT AND SANITIZER HOSES TO LONG DOWN INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER MUST MAKE SHORTER TO PREVENT BACKFLOW SIPHONAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND DUST FROM ALL USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,ROLLING CARTS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR OUTSIDE OF STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING AROUND BASE OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP & DIRT FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608415 12/4/24 NOT CORRECTED #47-4-501.12 : MUST REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REFINISH OR PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP STATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AREA.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SALAD BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON TOP OFSALAD PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT BOWLS TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FROM FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. ANY FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat, Hummus...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Broken faucet for hand wash sink at rear prep/ dish washing area, both hot and cold knobs not functioning. instructed to repair. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep area. observed an employee rinsing utensils in hand wash sink. Instructed manager not to use hand sinks for other than hands washing. priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c)

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in prep area, instructed to wear.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing a splash guard at front hand wash sink, instructed to install.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Floor of walk-in cooler uneven, broken floor plates, instructed to repair and maintain.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No Certified Food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli meat...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot/cold water running provided to rear prep/dishwashing area, water was shut off form bottom valve. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMEN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2555303 ISSUED ON 05-05-2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.#48 OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY (INTO BUS PAN) FROM DRAIN PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASETRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK BY STORAGE AREA BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT AREA AND THE STORAGE AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF TURKEY AT 45.6F, 1LBS OF COOKED CALUIFLOWER 47.6,5LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.6F, 1LB OF BEEF AT 55.0F, 4LBS OF TUNASALAD AT 45.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 16LBS AT $126. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 51.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING PROFUSELY (INTO BUS PAN) FROM DRAIN PIPE FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO GREASETRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING FAUCET IN THE FRONT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE REAR BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE VENT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2485114 DATED 2/23/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( deli meat, chicken...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 20 lbs of deli meats, chicken salad, fresh mozzarella cheese held at 63.1f in front prep cooler, instructed manager to keep TCS foods stored at 41 f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $250.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Found front prep cooler air temperature at 63.3f, cooler is used to hold deli meats, chicken, cheeses and other TCS foods, instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or Lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Cooler is tagged Not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Rusty screw noted inside ice maker, instructed to use rust resistant screws inside ice maker.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Missing a splash guard at front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to install.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SWEET POTATOES ETC. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SERVICE SINK INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.