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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SOOT, DUST, GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOODS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER, UNDER PALLETS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF FRIES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MAANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS ON ALL DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SOOT, DUST, GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOODS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING, UTENSIL AND SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK(NEAR SMOKER) NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.HOT WATER AT SINK AT 70.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT HANDSINK(NEAR SMOKER) NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F.HOT WATER AT SINK AT 70.8F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS WITH HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F MINIMUM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITAT ION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR DRY STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA(ALONGSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND PALLETS ON FLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP AT TOP OF EXTERIOR REAR DOOR TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST ENTRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED POTATO SALAD AT 56.1F, COOKED RIBS 51.1F, COLESLAW AT 52.3F AND BAKED BEANS 50.1F. WALK-IN COOLER THAT FOOD WAS IN WAS TAGGER FOR IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. TOTAL OF FOOD DISGARDED AND DENATURED IS 15LBS AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARMTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HANDSINK NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS AT 50.0F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8, COOKED TURKEY 51.6F, POTATO SALAD AT 48.3F, COLESLAW DRESSING 48.3 AND COLESLAW AT 48.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 49LBS AT $700.ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD AT BARBECUE SMOKER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MALE EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY PLACE HAIR NET ON HEAD AND CONTINUED WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NEAR BARBECUE SMOKER COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARMTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA ON THE WALLS,TABLE AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CONTACT PC FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDTION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALL, FAN COVERS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE FRONT PREP/GRILLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND COLESLAW AND COOKED CHICKEN WITHOUT LABELING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS AFTER PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF BARBECUE SAUCE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND OVER STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA STORED ON PALLETS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ON SHELVING 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASILY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT CLOSING TIGHTLY(HANDLE LATCH IS BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING WITH EXPOSED ELECTRICAL AND WATER PIPES IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS (WITHOUT CEILING TILES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING COVERING AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE OVEN IN THE FRONT GRILLING AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN