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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RIBS,CHICKEN AND FISH AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE ROOM

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR OF PREMISES NEAR EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL NEAR EXIT DOOR

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN REAR OF PREMISES

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIE TERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES UPON NEXT INSPECTION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE BBQ PIT TO REMOVE RESIDUE FROM SMOKE AND GREASE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE CHICKEN AND FISH IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR AND THE COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ PIT STAINED AND GREASY; CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AROUND PIT. THE WINDOW VENT FAN IN FRONT OF THE PIT HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EIGHTY RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, BEHIND THE FURNACE, ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT AND BACK OF THE DUMPSTER OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BAGS FROM THE GROUND AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOV. 20, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #34 FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #41 MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE COOLER DOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THE CHICKEN AND FISH IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR AND THE COOLER IN THE REAR AREA BY THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNTS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. (UNIT STORING CHICKEN AND FISH HAS A FOUL ODOR).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS OTHER EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS VACANT BUILDING; PIPE IS IN THE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. OBSERVED THE CEILING AND WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE BBQ PIT STAINED AND GREASY; CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AROUND PIT. THE WINDOW VENT FAN IN FRONT OF THE PIT HAS DUST BUILD UP; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERED, SUCH AS RIB'S,FISH AND CHICKEN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER PESTS PROBLEMS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSING OF THE COOLERS AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA. NOTED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPING AND ELIMINATE THE PEST PROBLEM. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERED, SUCH AS RIB'S AND CHICKEN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND A LEAKY PIPE AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE REAR AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER PESTS PROBLEMS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED OR FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-36-012.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND DAMAGE FLOOR TILES THUR OUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESURFACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED, AND BROKEN EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS REACHIN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS ,BBQ PIT, SHELVING UNITS, GRILL TABLE, GRINDER SAW.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: , 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS REACHIN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,HOOD,FILTERS,BBQ PIT,SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE,GRINDER,SAW.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES,REPAIR AND SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT