NORTH STAR RESTAURANT

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA FLOOR AT PIZZA PREP. MUST PREP AREA FLOOR THROUGOUT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WOODEN CABINETS IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WOODEN CABINETS IN PIZZA PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE TRAP IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT OR OTHER DEVICE THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SUPPLIES FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT(MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, DISPOSABLE SHOVEL, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD). MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F INSIDE REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. FETA CHEESE FOUND AT 55.1F, ONE GALLON OF YOGURT DRINK FOUND AT 58.6F, CREAM CHEESE SPREAD FOUND AT 59.2F, COTTAGE CHEESE FOUND AT 59.7F, CHOPPED LETTUCE FOUND AT 57.2F, CESAR SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT 52.3F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.6F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SPRAYING OUT OF FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON (MINOR WATER LEAK). MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/27/2020, REPORT #2457088. #58- OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGER AND STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN PANELING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA BUT NO KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT BAR AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION COVERED IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RUN 2 LOADS OF ICE THROUGH AND REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS HAMBURGER AND STEAK SANDWICH WITHOUT REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, OR FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO MARK ALL ITEMS ON MENU THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDING REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED TILES AT BASE OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN PANELING ON WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC TABLE IN BASEMENT COVERED IN YELLOW STAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382844 ON 7/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 39 "NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD." AND VIOLATION #47 " MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 ASHTRAYS FILLED WITH STUBBED OUT CIGARETTES AND ASHES AND DETECTED ODOR OF CIGARETTE SMOKE IN REAR GARAGE USED FOR INDOOR DINING AND VIDEO GAMBLING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT ALLOW SMOKING INDOORS. VIOLATION 7-32-020(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT NEW FOOD PREP PIZZA STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE NEW FOOD PREP REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON NEW INSTALLED FOOD PREP COOLER

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD UNDER COFFEE MACHINE . ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLOSE HOLE IN CEILING OVER PIZZA OVEN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF GAS POWERED OWEN WITH OUT VENTILATION SYSTEM .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVERED FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOWER) WHEN NOT IN USE

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST INVERT SINGLE USE UTENSILS INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FIRST STEP TO BASEMENT

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS ABOVE PIZZA- BREAD PREP AREA

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOXES FOR BREAD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.----RAW WOODEN BOXES USED FOR DRY FOOD/SPICE STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED AND WASHABLE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING, CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----PEELING PLASTER IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOLES IMPROPERLY SEALED WITH UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM. MUST SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE OR REMOVE MACHINE TO A DIFFERENT AREA THAT PROVIDES PROTECTION.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE SMALL TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 8 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR AREA PEPSI COOLER, 6 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR ALONG BASEBOARD. 300 PLUS DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #2049914 ON 5-8-17 NOT CORRECTED #35- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. HOLES NOTED BEHIND PEPSI COOLER, IN BASEBOARD BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND BEHIND TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOXES FOR BREAD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.----RAW WOODEN BOXES USED FOR DRY FOOD/SPICE STORAGE MUST BE PAINTED /SEALED AND WASHABLE.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL.----PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON METAL PREP SHELVING IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING, CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING WALL TILES AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.---- UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT AROUND THE WALL OF THE MOP SINK MUST BE REMOVED. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SEAL.----PEELING PLASTER IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE SMALL TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.