NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, under prep table, 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at base/neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED VEGETABLES, MASHED POTATOES AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. DOCUMENTED ON REPORT# 1527487 ON 3-4-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES ON STEAMTABLE.PORK RIB TIPS-117.9F,CATFISH FILLETS-107.8F,MEATLOAF-114.8F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY OWNER AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPOX 10LBS/COST APPROX $50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STORAGE SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES NOT CLEAN NEXT TO GRILL, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND STAND UP COOLER IN REAR, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN STAND UP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER, AIR TEMP. OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED. CITATION #70239-14

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.9F TO 113.3F AND INCLUDED ITEMS SUCH AS CRAB CAKES, RICE, CHEESE, MILK, CHICKEN, BEEF, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, COOKED PASTA, FISH, CABBAGE, SHRIMP AND BEANS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED. A COMBINE WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUED AT $50.00. NSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS 40F OR LOWER.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL COOKED/RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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 4 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET AND UNDER LARGE MIXER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

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. CRACKS ON KITCHEN WALL COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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 STORE SODA CASES ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

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. LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.

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 ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE. ONE POSSIBLE ENTRY HOLE NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT'S ACTIVITY AND SEAL ALL HOLES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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 A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.