MEI'S KITCHEN

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILT UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COLLER NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS RICE,ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5+ LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT DISH AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILT UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2359473. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDED CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA AND SLOW DRAINING FROM THE SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMP SINK BEHIND THE BAR; MUST CORRECT.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN ARE NEAR COOK LINE, REACH IN COOLER AT 57 DEGREES F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLER AT REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT. REACH IN COOLER UNIT NOT REPAIRED IS OFF TAG REMAINS 3/14/19

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT 2 POUND PAN OF FOOD (CREAM CHEESE) AT 56.4-60 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 2 POUNDS $20.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT IN REAR PREP KITCHEN ARE NEAR COOK LINE, REACH IN COOLER AT 57 DEGREES F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLER AT REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ARTICLES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION IN REAR PREP KITCHEN OF FACILITY NOT MAINTAIN WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST, ARTICLE STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN REMOVE ITEMS AND STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DAIRY REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A)(B) OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, YOGURT) LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED A SLITE PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT) AT THE IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFE PREP AREA; 5 LBS OF DELI MEAT SANDWICHES AT 51.3F AND TWO CONTAINERS OF YOGURT AT 65.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL TCS FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DELI MEAT SANDWICHES, YOGURT ETC.) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND PROVIDE A REMINDER AND A DISCLOSURE ON ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (YOGURT, DELI MEAT) BEING STORED IN A REACH IN COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE ANY TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE OF SAID UNIT AND TO MAINTAIN SAID UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED IN THE UNIT. SAID UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DAIRY REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(A)(B) OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, YOGURT) LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 11 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA;2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE,1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL LOCATED BY A FOOD PREP TABLE, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DOOR JAM OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE VISIBLE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AND BAR AREAS AS WELL AS FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FLOOR THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 FROM LAST REPORT # 2150561, DATED 3-19-2018 STILL EXIST. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON GREASE TRAP IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND 10 LIVE ANTS ON DISH MACHINE AND WALL.ACTIVITY MINIMIZED, PEST CONTROL ON SITE FOR SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED COVING LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING FRUITS (PINEAPPLES, MELONS) USING HER BARE HANDS AND WITHOUT WEARING FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HAVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO ALWAYS WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WEAR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE SERVING FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER AND ON THE WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 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: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 LIVE ROACHES AROUND THE FLOOR AND IN A FLOOR DRAIN BY THE DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLERS AND BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED COVING LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING VENT LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK LOCATED UNDER THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.