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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIMY MOLD- LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE ICE, REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED DUCK @ 46.8F, 12 LBS OF CHICKEN JUS @51.9F, 40 LBS OF METWURST SAUSAGE 49.7F, 50LBS OF PICKLED CABBAGE @48.0F, 13LBS OF RANCH @48.9F, 15LBS OF AIOLI @54.9F ,RIB MARINADE @46.6F, 4LBS OF SQUASH @51.2F, 15LBS OF PICKLED ASAPRAGUS @ 48.2F, 35 LBS OF PORK @53.0F, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD FOODS @41F OR BELOW. ALL SAID FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR THE FACILITY. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT 45.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS OF COOKED DUCK @ 46.8F, 12 LBS OF CHICKEN JUS @51.9F, 40 LBS OF METWURST SAUSAGE 49.7F, ETC., WERE DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF WALK IN COOLER UNTIL THE COOLER IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT, GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED ON VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTING IN MAIN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED. ICE MACHINE NOW CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OR LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA; (ON THE UPPER WALL BEHIND THE BAR.) INSTRUCTRED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN COUNTER HAND-SINK (FACING NORTH) AND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA, THAT HAVE DEEP DARK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER DISH MACHINE SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: VACUUM PACKAGED MEATS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALL BY DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SPECIES OF CLAMS AND OYSTERS COMINGLED AND TOUCHING IN LARGE BUS PAN IN WALK IN COOLER. (COUNT NECK CLAMS, IRISH POINT ATLANTIC OYSTERS, ISLAND CREEK OYSTERS, WELLFLEET OYSTERS, AUNT DOTTY OYSTERS, CAPITAL OYSTERS. ABOVE NOTED WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES, LOTS, ETC. INSTD TO STORE EACH SPECIES WITH DIFFERENT HARVEST DATES, LOTS, ETC SEPARATELY. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS. $ 800 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT WOODEN SHELVES IN WAIT STATION AREA IN NORTH SECTION OF DINING ROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA, SINKS BEHIND THE BAR, AND DUST BUILD-UP ON FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS WHERE NEEDED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES STORED IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MOP CLOSET, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIB LE FOR USE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR AND/OR BEARD RESTRAINTS WHERE APPLICABLE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO NO PROOF OF CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED & SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INVERT STORED DISHES WHERE NECESSARY TO PROTECT FROM THE ELEMENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENT COVER AT CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM OF DUST BUILD-UP.