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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11--OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-204.11--MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BEEF, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE WITH RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE WHICH WAS PLACED IN HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ONLY USED FOR HAND WASHING AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE PIPE FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 63.1F SITTING OUT ON SHELF. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED QUESO CHEESE AT 44.9F AND SLICED TOMATOES AT 43.8F IN REFRIGERATOR. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, PACKAGED CUPS, TO GO CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS IN BOXED TRUCK BEHIND ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE LICENSED FACILITY TO PROTECT ITEMS FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM UNDER GRILL AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD TO PREVENT GREASE SPILLS ONTO FOOD.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO PROVIDE ID TO VERIFY TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON 10/25/22. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES. OBSERVED A PLATE OF RAW CHICKEN AND A PLATE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER OPEN CONTAINERS OF PREPARED GUACAMOLE AND CUT PEPPERS/ONIONS IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED A PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS REMOVED/DISCARDED THE COOKED CHICKEN, CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE, AND CUT VEGETABLES FROM UNDERNEATH THE RAW MEATS AND STORED ALL FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST RE-PAINT OF REFINISH TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER, AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE KNIFE BOX IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/23/2021 REPORT #2500676 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR. VIOLATION #47 (4-501.12) OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. VIOLATION #47 (4-202.16) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. VIOLATION #53 (5-501.17) OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED (SUCH AS RED SAUSE, BEANS, RICE BEEF SOUP ETC.) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. 30LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $150. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEED NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEEAVY GREASE AD DIRT BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE POTS FILLED WITH CHOPPED AND COOKED STEAK IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.9F AND 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 80LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA BEING USED AS MATS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE DURABLE, WASHABLE MATERIALS TO COVER FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING COVER ON TRASH CAN IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTBULB ABOVE JUICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED SOUP AT 44.6F, MENUDO AT 48.2-52.8F, AND GREEN SALSA AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE ICE MACHINE EMPTYING INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE THE DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR THE MOP SINK.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282230 ON 3/28/19: 25 - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES CANNOT EAT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE A WET WIPING CLOTH BEFORE HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT FIRST WASHING THEIR HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TRAIN THEIR EMPLOYEES ON WHEN TO WASH THEIR HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN STANDING WATER IN A MOP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD MAY BE STORED OR PLACED IN THE MOP SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE AT 49.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 50.1F, SALSA AT 47.8F, MENUDO SOUP AT 56.5F, STEAK AT 62.5F, AND PORK AT 52.8F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE PREP COOLER: SHRIMP AT 47.4F, AND CHEESE AT 45.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $250. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD NOT DATE MARKED (SALSA AND CEVICHE) TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL SALSA WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND SHRIMP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE BEING THAWED IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FOODS THROUGH REFRIGERATION, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND PLATES USED AS SCOOPS FOR SAUCES AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY UTENSILS WITH A HANDLER TO SCOOP FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN THE FREEZER AND HOT HOLDING UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2241135 ON 12/6/18 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 55 - 6-201.15: **C** Floor Covering, Mats and Duckboards OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. 58 - PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR BY THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD IDENTIFICATION LABELS FOR ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP STAINED AND WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS SHELF LINER AND AS A LINER ON THE WALLS, TABLES, ETC. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE LINERS/COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED RUST ON SOME OF THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A RUSTOLEUM PAINT TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER CABINET AND ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYER CABINET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE THE LARGE UNUSED COOKWARE FROM PREMISE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.