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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND BY THE BAR AREA HAND WASHING SINK. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE COFFEE AND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-48-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED COOKED BEEF, SALSA, CEVICHE, ETC. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WEST SIDE GRILL

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT, ONE ON THE EAST AND WEST HOODS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT HAND SINK BEHIND BAR FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATED DRAWER OF KITCHEN(25LBS FRESH STEAK 50F, CHOPPED STEAK 18LBS AT 51F, 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.1F, AND BEEF 25LBS AT 48.0F) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 41F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE FOOD ITEMS. APRROX. WT.85LBS AND VALUE $700.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED COOLER DRAWER IN KITCHEN AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS (CHOPPED STEAK 51F, ETC.)AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 67-68F DEGREES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 41F DEGREES OR LOWER. FOOD ITEMS REMOVED, EQUIPMENT TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA, KITCHEN AND AROUND BAR AREA ON WALL AND PREP TABLES. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. REOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIFE RACK ON WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR BEHIND BAR OF LIQUID SPILLS FROM CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR FROM BEHIND BAR CAUSED BY LEAK IN LINE OF SODA GUN. CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT LINE OF SODA GUN BEHIND BAR NEXT TO GLASS WASHER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN BUCKET OF WATER AND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT PROPER PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 53.6F, CEVICHE AT 49.3F, STEAK TACO MEAT AT 43.9F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, REFRIED BEANS AT 90.3F, GUACAMOLE AT 47.3F, PORK AT 45.3F, EGGS AT 44.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 300# OF FOOD WORTH $800. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER AND ON THE STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE BROILER AND VENTILATION HOOD. CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BAR AND TOP OF THE COUNTERTOP WHERE THE EQUIPMENT SITS. CLEAN THE CLOGGED BEER DRAIN LINES INSIDE OF THE KEG COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BAR AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE FOUNTAIN POP BOXES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F AND THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS PORK AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED GREEN SALSA STORED IN A CONTAINER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL AT 89.3F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER: PORK AT 51.3F, HAM AT 57.5F, RICE AT 62.6F, FISH AT 58.3F, STEAK AT 59.2F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHORIZO AT 53.1F, STEAK AT 49.6F, MILK AT 46.4F, EGGS AT 45.3F, CEVICHES AT 43.9F, PORK AT 47.7F, CHICKEN AT 43.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2000# OF FOOD WORTH $4000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND THE DOOR TO THE PATIO NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO THE PATIO. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE TOPS OF THE BEER COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR AND CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION WAS 49F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE UNIT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; BEEF 49.9F-52.5F, CHICKEN 50.0F, AND CECINA AT 50.0F. TOTAL WEIGHT OF ALL MEATS WAS 40 LBS AND WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER EQUIPMENT SHELVES AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE OR FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1631353 DATED ON FEBRUARY 4, 2016;32 OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, 33 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, 38 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD 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 A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.