TROPICAL TASTE

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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 EVIDENCE OF RODENTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER FLOOR AREA,BENEATH SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE REAR ROOM ALSO IN CLUTTERED TOOL ROOM.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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 NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING,ALSO NOTED EVIDENCE OF PLUMBERS PUTTY ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF SAID 3 COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY,REPAIR SAID SINK USING A LIGHT WELD ON FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT,MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPPLASHGUARDS ARE NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN AREA,AT MOP SINK AREA NEXT TO MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,COUNTERS ALL ALONG FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS ON SHELVING UNITS. MOST EMPTY OPEN CAN FOODS INTO PLASTIC,GLASS,OR STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS BEFORE STORAGE IN COOLER.

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. MUST REPAIR RUSTED SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER

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. TOP OF ICE MACHINE WITH STAINS,CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN ALSO WITH STAINS,AND COUNTER SHELVES BY ROTISSERIE OVEN WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING. MUST REFRAIN FROM USING TOP ICE MACHINE AS STORAGE DEVICE.

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. MUST SEAL WALLS AT MOP SINK AREA WITH OPENING,CLEAN WALLS UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AND BY 3COMP. SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHES. MUST PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR AT CORNER OF EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK.