OSAS AFRICAN RESTAURANT & CATERING SERVICES

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 - OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, CUT TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT.(REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F) OBSERVED PORK AT 45F, BEANS AT 46F, CHICKEN 44.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $300.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MORE THAN 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT BEHIND THE COUNTER AND IN BETWEEN COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALL NEAR BAIT BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576697 DATED JUNE 02, 2023 NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #39 - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS LINER FROM PREP EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #49 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Sep 2, 2023 #51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBORD AS LINER FROM PREP EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, BEEF- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKETBETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS AND PANS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES BEHIND THE FREZEERS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOGGED (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL). DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKETBETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA ARE GRIMED,POROUS,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPAIR CAUSE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS AND PANS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES BEHIND THE FREZEERS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-22-2019,REPORT #2352465 #47) 4-501.12: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD. #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O)-NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11-NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17-OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.111-OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM CLOSET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP NOT FULLY SEALED AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED INSIDE TRASH BAG AND OTHER SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD...MUST ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WALLS WITH GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES....NO HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH BOXES,BUCKETS AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 12 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED INSIDE TRASH BAG AND OTHER SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD...MUST ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WALLS WITH GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE COOLING UNIT DRIPPING INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.....NOTED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CRACKS AND CREVICES SEALED WITH HARDENING SPRAY FOAM, WHICH IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN. MUST REPLACE/SEAL OPENINGS WITH MATERIAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER CLOSET, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SINKS, WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.