The Chopping Block

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A GRAYISH, YELLOWISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE.BY END OF INSPECTION EMPLOYEES STARTED CLEANING ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALSO NOTED DUST AND WEBS ON SHELVING OF THE DRY STORAGE RACK AT SAME AND THE TEACHING KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVES WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN ALL SHELVES THEN MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE MAIN KITCHEN.....ALSO NOTED WATER SPLASHING ON TO THE DELI MEAT SLICER AT THE FOOD PREP TABLE FROM THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TABLE FOR COFEE STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OPEN DRINK FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREP TEABLE, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES DRINKS WITH LIDS.

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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE RETAIL STORE, REAR PREP AREA, SAFFRON ROOM AND BASIL ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE 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 TOP AND SIDES OF THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE GREASY VENTILATION FAN FILTERS IN THE BASIL, CURRANT AND SAFFRON ROOMS. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AT THE WINE BAR.

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. Walk in cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair or replace damaged gasket.

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. Observed slight lime build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain equipment.

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. Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles around vents at rear prep. Must clean all unclean ceiling tiles and maintain.

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. 1-compartment sink pipe leaking in Basil Prep area (sink closest to door). Must repair and maintain sink.