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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME REAR PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2628968 DATED ON 12/23/25 NOT CORRECTED-#56 OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED BROWN RICE HELD AT AN INADEQUATE OF 112 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS OF BROWN RICE ($5) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION $22

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS FRIED SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS OF PORK, 1/4 POUND CUT LEAFY GREEN, AND 2 POUNDS COOKED MUSHROOMS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ALSO HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2600699 DATED AUGUST 26 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #47 REPLACE OR REFINISH DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. CART WAS WITH COOKING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL CANS OF RAID ROACH ARISOL SPRAY, AND RODENT BAIT BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCONTINUE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-15 CITATION ISSUED

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WLK IN COOLER AND WALK IN AND FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN SUSHI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATS SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE QUAT CONCENTRATION OF QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TINFOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, TINFOIL, OR PLASTIC WRAP FOR LINER ON ANY SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN REAR PREP HOOD SYSTEM, BURNED LIGHT WITH WIRES EXPOSED AND MELTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING BROKEN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, WALK IN FREEZER AND DRY STORAGE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED LIGHT BULB IN FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN PREP HOOD, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND IN SUSHI AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2584394 CONDUCTED ON 10/24/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-201.11: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE, MUST MAINTAIN. (49)4-601.11 OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (56) 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 59.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583958 ON 10/24/23. "OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER, NEAR THE DRAIN IN FRONT BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY INCREASE IN BAR PREP, SUSHI PREP AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DURING REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT SANITIATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF THE INSPECTION WITH VALID CERTIFICATE FOR REVIEW WHILE PREPARING, RICE, SALMON, SHRIMP TEMPURA, CHICKEN. INSTRUCYTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HANDSINKS LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AND SUSHI PREP INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. NOTED BOWLS, KNIVES, FOOD AND KITCHENWARE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE HANDSINKS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERNAL LID OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH PINK AND BROWN SLIME BUILDUP DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON CEILING ALL PLUMBNG FIXURES, CARDBOARD BOXES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK IN COOLER, NEAR THE DRAIN IN FRONT BAR ATTACHED TO DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE , MUST ELIMINATE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN BOWL ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. STORING FOOD ON FLOOR IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH PREPARED FOODS (CHICKEN, SAUCES, ETC) HEAVULY ACCUMULATED WITH RUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEABALE. MUST MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOLING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, PLUMBING FIXTURES, HOT HOLD UNITS AND MICROWAVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITH HEAVY ACUUMULATED FOOD SOILS, SPLATTER AND GREASE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CFM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: flies glue ribbon traps placed above front prep area, instructed to remove.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: using towels to dry plates after coming from dish machine, instructed to use air dry method.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using empty plastic jugs as a multi-use utensils, instructed to use proper utensils than can be washed properly.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: food debris and grease build up noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN SEVERAL COOLERS. FOUND SQUID @ 47.3f; CHICKEN @ 46.5-49.0F; SCALLOPS @ 44.2F; AND BEEF @ 47.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES IN REFRIGERATION. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. (FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER DATED 5/7/13 FROM EMSL ANALYTICAL, INC. ) MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD EGG CONTAINERS AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHLEVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARD, WIH DEEP GROVES ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE, OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF RANGE IN MIDDLE SECTION OF KITCHEN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON SIDES OF RANGE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN (ACCROSS OF COOKING LINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THIS COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE SECTION OF THE KITCHEN (UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL AND RANGE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG CEILING LIGHT NOT WORKING IN REAR WALK IN FREEZER. LIGHT SHIELD IS ALSO CRACKED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN, A LARGE GARBAGE CAN PLACED IN FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY CONTROL RIBBONS INSTALLED ABOVE FOOD PREP COUNTERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SPOONS AND KNIVES STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNDER RUNNING WATER OR CLEAN DRY SURFACE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: EMPTY FOOD JUGS ARE WASHED AND REUSED AS A MULTI USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED TO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER THAT CAN BE WASHED EASILY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY/DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN AND SMALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE RUSTY SHELVES AND CLEAN DIRTY ONES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.