BERNIE'S

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11(A) THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING. IN FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK A METAL SHELVED WITH MULTI UTENSILS STORED ON IT.THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH DOOR THAT SEPARATE OUTSIDE BAR AND KITCHEN.HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED REEFER TO ABOVE VIOLATION #10,(5-205.11(A).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(A) INTERIOR OF ALL THREE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO ICE MACHINE AT FIRST FLOOR WITH RUST AT FRONT INTERIOR METAL PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SAID PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5# OF SHREDDED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 54.1F,HALF BOTTLE OF RANCH DRESSING AT TEMP OF 50F. TCS STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 6,VALUE 40. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 51.4F. TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: SHREDDED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE .COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-13-18 UPON MY RETURN TO FINISH REPORT,PREP COOLER REMOVED FROM KITCHEN.LOCATED OUTSIDE AWAITING FOR HAULING IT AWAY.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. -

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.-

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION. -

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-4.12(E) SCOOPS FOR BULK FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED INSIDE THE FOOD,ALSO MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLE

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED UNCOVERED CLEAN LINENS USED FOR BAR AND KITCHEN STORED ON DIRTY METAL SHELVES ABOVE MOP SINK AREA. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN AREA,AWAY FROM CHEMICAL AND OUT OF MOP SINK AREA. - -

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(E) RUSTY METAL WITH CHIPPING, PEELING PAINT ON INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL AND REMOVE RUST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 NOTED ICE SCOOP SITTING ON TOP ICE BINS WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP. -

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) KNIVES AND FOOD SPATULAS STORED BETWEEN THE KNIFE RACK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIFE RACK OR DRAWER. -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION PREP/COOKING AREA.ALSO LARGE POTABLE FAN BYBTHE DOOR OF KITCHEN MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DUST

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. -

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA,BAR,AND BASEMENT. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11(A) BURNED LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE. -

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-305.11(B) EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREP OR FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS. -

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 3 ICE MACHINE WATERLINES AND 2 SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED 2 ICE MACHINES, ONE IN THE SMALL BAR AREA AND THE OTHER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH VISIBLE SIGNS OF A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT; WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR, WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, AND BEVERAGE COOLER ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE N THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYERS AND GRILL; INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA; AND INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES AT REAR BAR AND LOWER LEVEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BARS AND INSIDE WASAHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AT BARS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS END CAPS MISSING ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULB COVERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GARDEN BAR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES ON THE SIDE BAR 1ST FLOOR AND THE SODA GUN & HOLSTER ON THE UPSTAIRS BAR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAINAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CORRECTED

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEAT SHELVING INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN FIRST FLOOR ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN MUSIC ROOM FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN BETWEEN HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS IN BAR FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT AND TRASH.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES CHANGE GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS BUT NOT WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOW AIR INTO THE GLOVES TO ATTEMPT TO PUT THEM ON. MANAGER NOTIFIED OF IMPROPER PRACTICES AND OF NEED TO PROPERLY TRAIN EMPLOYEES ON HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE ICE BINS. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND OBSERVED BLACK MATERIAL IN THE ICE INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. THIS MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. ALSO, OBSERVED A CAN OF ENERGY DRINK AND A PERSONAL WATER CONTAINER STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTH 1ST FLOOR BARS. THE DRINKS WERE STORED IN A BIN OF ICE USED FOR CUSTOMER'S DRINKS. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE DRINK FROM THE ICE AND DISCARDED THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN LINES FOR THE COLD PLATE IN CONTACT WITH CONSUMABLE ICE USED FOR DRINKS AT THE MAIN BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USING FOR CUSTOMER DRINKS OR PROVIDE AN ICE BIN WITH A COLD PLATE THAT IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF SAUCE COOLER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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.ALL PLASTIC CUPS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED,6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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.PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA IN SECOND FLOOR,BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO THE KITCHEN AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN,GREASE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE,AND UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF ALL 3 BAR AREA.(DEBRIS).

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.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.CLEAN WALL BEHIND AND SITE OF FLAT GRILL AND 4 BURNER STOVE IN KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AT 2 PLACES.PROVIDE STOPPERS IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT.REROUTE DRAIN HOSE FROM THE POP GUN DISPENSER FROM INSIDE THE ICE BIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN.