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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY RAT INFESTATION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CLOSET AT THE DINING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE BAR, OVER 15 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE REAR ROOM WHERE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ARE STORED, OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE DISH WASHING LIQUID CONTAINER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA, OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA.ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR. NOTED OVER 150 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED A BROWNISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 40 FLYING INSECTS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY SPILL ON WALL BEHIND THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE KITCHEN AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE ALL CLOSETS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE ICE MACHINE LID.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR HALLWAY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN THE SMALL CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND VARIOUS OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE SMALL CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. FOUND VARIOUS OPENINGS ON THE WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE AS YOU ENTER SPACE MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST SEAL WALL CREVICE SPACE BETWEEN STAINLESS STEEL STAIRCASE AND WALL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALL LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE TO SEAL AND REPAIR WALL SURFACE. MUST CLEAN CELING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA. STORE ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO 1ST FLOOR CLOSET.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALL STAFF WITH THEIR ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE STORED IN BINS BEHIND BAR EXPOSED WITHOUT LIDS TO COVER AND PROTECT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WASH BOWL ON RIGHT SIDE IN MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMERS MENS'/WOMENS' WASHROOM ALSO USED BY STAFF, EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR, BATHROOMS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S IN LOWER BASEMENT AREA THIS IS WERE SMOKING IS DONE,BASEMENT LOWER BAR AREA SINKS ARE NOT CONSTRUCTED THEY HAVE EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH IS NOT CONNECTED,LIQUOR IS COMSUMED THERE . PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE COLD WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA AND WITHOUT CONSISTENCY AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE GREASE BOX WHEN WATER IS DRAIN OUT FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. THE WATER AND GREASE IS ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AREA,DISHES ARE STORED BY RACK.ALSO A FOUL ODOR IS PRESENTED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR VALID PROOF PROVIDED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SOUP, HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA,1 ST HAND SINK IN MENS BATHROOM NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL CONTAINERS NEEDS TO BE LABELED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA STORAGE AREA, THUR OUT THE PREMISES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND DISH STORAGE ROOM.BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN AREA, LOWER AREA IN BASEMENT BEHIND THE BAR ON 1ST AND BASEMENT AREA,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN DISH STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR. REPLACE MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING TILES AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS AT CEILING IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR.THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS ARE EMBEDED WITH GREASE LEAKING TO THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED ASH TRAYS IN THE LOWER BASEMENT AREA BAR, 1ST AND LOWER BASEMENT AREA NO SMOKING SIGN POSTED OR DISPLAY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS, BAR GUN HOLDERS, EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND COOLERS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUPMENT.

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. OBSERVED BEER/BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR AT BAR AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS AT PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETER FOR FOOD WALK IN COOLER.

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. 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER(S).

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. Found over 50-mice droppings along wallbase to the left of the ice machine. Must seal any openings on walls/ceiling in this room, clean/sanitize the area & contact P.C.D.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. Found the 3-comp sink at the bar is clogged. Instructed to fix, sanitize & maintain & use the dishmachine or 3-comp sink in dishroom.

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. Following minor violations from 3/5/09 visit, not corrected this time. (#33-exterior of cooking equipment, interior floors & gaskets of coolers in bar & kitchen; #34-floors behind/under kitchen equipment & in basement must be kept clean & all items/stock must be elevated off the floor in basement storage areas; #35-missing ceiling tiles above dishmachine, interior attachments to hood above cooking equipment, condensers/compressors/fan guards of most coolers must be free of heavy dust/grease build-up).

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. Floors thruout bar area must be kept clean & free of food debris/dust build-up.

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. Faucet sprayer at 3-comp sink must be fixed & stay above the water level of the sink to prevent back siphonage.