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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A ROUND SERVING TRAY STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SERVING TRAY, SO THE SINK CAN BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AND INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BINS OF RAW MEAT AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING 1 SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT THAT NEED TO BE DEEP CLEANED: ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, REMOVE THE GREASE FROM THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYING UNITS, REMOVE THE DEBRIS ON THE OUTLET BOXES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE THE FOOD SPLATTERS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE STORED ON A SHLEVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REMOVE THE ANIMAL BLOOD AND STAINS FROM THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE VERY BACK UNDERNEATH THE ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON TOP OF THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, AND IN THE OPENING NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA TO REMOVE GREASE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER FRYER AND WOK STATION TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (DISH MACHINE, SINKS) TO REMOVE DUST AND SPLATTER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED UNEVEN FLOORS IN THE REAR BY THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK STATION/COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA (BOXES, AND OPEN FOOD AND BAGS OF RICE) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA (VARIOUS CANS, AND FISH TANKS) AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERY THING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS, WOK STATION), CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN/RE-PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE PREP AREAS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF OVEN, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYERS, BULK FOOD CONTAINER LIDS, AND RACKS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN FRONT DINING AREA AND AT BACK STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, FRYERS, WOKS). CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIXTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, ON STORAGE SHELVES IN ANOTHER STORAGE AREA OF RESTAURANT AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS BY PULLING OUT EQUIPMENT AND CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELVES NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CONTAINERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS IN KITCHEN AND OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN.