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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED, SUCH AS CHEESE SAUCE COOLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 9-28-22. A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND THE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED A COOK USING THE HAND SINK AT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COFFEE PREP AREA TO DRAIN A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE, MAKING THE SINK INACCESSIBLE FOR THE USE OF HANDWASHING. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP IS LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION 5-205.11 FOR THE CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #5-205.11 FOR CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: BUSINESS INSTRUCTED ON 4-11-22 REPORT #2554146 TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. THE SINK IS NOT INSTALLED. MUST INSTALL AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY TO EAT SOUP AND ABOVE FRESH ROMAINE LETTUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE FOR RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED MEATLOAF, PREPARED SOUP IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS ON THE FOOD. OTHER ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS CREAM BASED ARTICHOKE DIP AND SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE WITH PREPARATION DATES ONLY. COOK ON SITE STATES THE MEAT LOAF WAS PREPARED ON 9-25-22. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPERLY THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN GLASS ON THE DOOR OF THE 1ST. FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: POOLING WATER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE SALAD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REMAIN DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING LIQUID. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.--OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE BEING USED AS A COVER IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/COVER WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT DISH ROOM AND REAR BASEMENT POT/PAN STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH PEELING PAINT/PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WITHOUT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR.---- OTHER SMALL HOLES NOTED IN THE SAME HALLWAY WALL MUST SEAL.----FLOOR BEHIND BOX FREEZER AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOUP BEING PREPARED/COOKED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA USING A HOT PLATE. INSTRUCTED ALL COOKING MUST BE UNDER ADEQUATE APPROVED VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE HOT PLATE FROM THE BASEMENT PREP OR INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-11-22 REPORT #2554146 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #36-MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER.#45-: ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.----47- BROKEN LID ON THE ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.#49-TABLETOP CAN OPENERS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST-----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---.#51- LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. IT MUST BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. #55- DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.---FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLR. THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE DIVOTS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COVING AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOK'S LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN LID ON THE ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE 1ST FLR. KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE TOGO CONTAINER STORAGE AREA.---METAL CLEAN DISH STORAGE ON THE COOKS LINE DIRTY.----SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE POTATOE BULK CONTAINER DIRTY. TABLETOP CAN OPENERS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST.----INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED DRAWER COOLERS ON THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING AND BLACKENED WALL CALKING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLR. DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.---FLOOR UNDER THE 1ST FLR. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE DIVOTS AND POOLING LIQUID. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE BEING USED AS A COVER IN THE CEILING OF THE 1ST FLR. PREP AREA. MUST SEAL/COVER WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK NOTED PEELING FROM THE WALL WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE OPEN CREVICE. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED COVING AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, STOVES BY DEEP FRYERS, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS BY STOVES. MUST CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE TOP HALF OF PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FIRST FLOOR IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 49.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER TO PROPERLY STORE COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. PREP COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST CLEAN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDLE ON TOP HALF OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL HANDLE TO PROPERLY OPEN AND CLOSE PREP COOLER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA WITH CRATES AND OTHER UNNECCESSARY ITEMS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR ENTRY WAY ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND SPECIFIC FOOD SOLD UNDERCOOKED NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED ON MENU.(STEAK AND EGGS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 50 FRUIT FLIES AND 5 HOUSE FLIES AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS OR HAVE ON TABLE TENTS OR PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: COFFEE STATION HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BACK STORAGE ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DISCHARGE HOSE AT POP GUN DISPENSER AT NORTH SIDE OF BAR AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE,WATER MUST DISCHARGE ONTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES AND PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS AND GRIMES THRUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DISH MACHINE,THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,AROUND PIPES AND GREASE TRAP,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS.SEAL COVING /BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BAR AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEIING TILES IN KITCHEN ARE BROWN AND DUST BUILD UP, NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE /PREP AREA,NEED TO REMOVE PAINT AND RE-PAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT TUBES IN PREP AREA,ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEANED(DUST AND DEBRIS),NEED TO CLEAN SAID LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURNED TUBES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NECK FAUCET AT JOINT LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA.NEED TO REPAIR. A WATER SAVER PUSH ROD WAS INSTALLED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,HOWEVER IS AWKWARD TO WAS HANDS.OBSERVED COOK HOLDING WITH ONE HAND THE METAL ROD AND TRIED TO WASH HANDS,ANOTHER EMPLOYEE TRIED TO PUSH IT AWAY TO BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,THE SAID ROD FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE A NEW STEM THERMOMETER ABLE TO READ

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE,COOKS AND MANAGERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN BOTH PREP AREAS.HAIR RESTRAINT MUST BE USED BY EVERYONE ENTERING PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.