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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 46.5F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS BEEF AT 47.6F, 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.8F, 2 LBS SHRIMP AT 46.5F, 10 LBS COOKED TOFU AT 46.4F. ALSO OBSERVED 8 LBS COOKED RICE AT 96.9F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED NOODLES INSIDE UNUSED STEAM TABLE ON COOKS LINE AT 56.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. FOUND 0PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL TEMPTS WHILE A PAN WAS BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #21-NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE HELD AND PREPARED. EMPLOYEE TELEPHONED HIS WIFE DURING THE INSPECTION WHO ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER WITH A COPY OF A SERVSAFE CERTIFICATION #9720052 WITH EXAM DATE 1-23-13. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD CONTAINERS, CARDBOARD AND A BAG OF FOOD GARBAGE NOTED ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. EMPTY OIL CONTAINERS AND OTHER PAPER DEBRIS ON SHELVING ALONG OUTSIDE WALL OF BUILDING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CLEAN ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 9-7-12 NOT CORRECTED. #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.#35-CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO MACHINE WITH DIRT, DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN ABOVE BOX FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STRONGER LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET BROKEN, SEALED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 43.5-44.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 60.4F, MUSSELS AT 48.2F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF NOODLES STORED IN A BUCKET MARKED "ECOLAB DETERGENT." MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED BOTH BUCKETS OF NOODLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

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 APPROXIMATELY OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT SHELVING AT SERVER STATION.REAR EXIT KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AND ALONG ALL SIDES OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ANY NOTED HOLES IN WALLS. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

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 NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. LID OF BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN, IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE LID OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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. MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND DIRTY SHIELD IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND PROVIDE SHIELD.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-2-09 #154911 NOT CORRECTED. #33-GREASE ON WIRE RACK SHELVING ABOVE PREP COOLER, MUST REMOVE. #34-REMOVE GREASE ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD DEBRIS UNDER KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.#35-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR ANY LEAKS.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM REAR WALL IN KITCHEN.#38- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. WIRE SHELVING ABOVE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

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. FLOOR UNDER SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH OPEN CRACK/CREVICE MUST SEAL. CRACKED/MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF MOP SINK, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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. WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS/BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN MUST CLEAN. BLACK MOLDY CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.