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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 FOUND 1/8 INCH GAP LOCATED AT ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO 18TH STREET NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 FOUND BUILT IN TILE TABLE IN REAR PREP BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11FOUND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CEVICHE ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN: MENS TOILET ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 1/8 INCH GAP LOCATED AT ALL FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. ALSO NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ON RIGHT REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND BUILT IN STOPPER LOCATED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO 18TH STREET NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BUILT IN TILE TABLE IN REAR PREP BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS BEHIND BAR AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE IS NEEDED FOR THE MARAGARITA MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING BY COVING THE WALL.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 50F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 48F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE; OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND ABOUT 5 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED ON A LID ON THE SHELF OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 20 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER SHELVES ON THE 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON HOW THE CIP EQUIPMENT IS WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZE IS NEEDED FOR THE MARAGARITA MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON SITE RANGING FROM 88F-94F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES, HOT WATER MUST MAINTAIN AT LEAST 110F AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT LEAST 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ADJUSTED THE TEMPERATURE ON THE HOT WATER HEATER AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO ALL OF THE SINKS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-402.13 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN DUE TO FLOOR DRAIN BACKED UP ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS PROPERLY DRAIN ALL WASTE WATER AND NEVER ALLOW FLOOR DRAINS TO BACK UP ONTO THE FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID AREA TIGHT FITTING BY COVING THE WALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.114 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM DURING THE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 50PPM-100PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; ABOUT 15 LBS OF GUACAMOLE AT 51.9F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50F, ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 48F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 70F, AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF FLAUTAS AT 71F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, TURNED OFF AND NOT MAINTAINING AN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WAS 75F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED BY THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING LOCATED BY THE ICE MACHINE/SILVERWARE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINISING AND SANITIZING THE MARGARITA SLUSHY MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN MANUAL WASHING PROCEDURE OR REMOVE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED 2 OUT OF 3 SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED URINALS NOT FLUSHING IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS (3 MANAGERS) MUST MEET ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT.