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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT VALID CERTIFICATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS). ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER, BLOCKED BY MOP, AND COVERED WITH APRON. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION OR POTABLE RUNNING COLD WATER AT 70F OR BELOW.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION ON PREMISES. DEAD MICE AND MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON SITE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, STORAGE CLOSET, FURNACE CLOSET(S), ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOGBOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TRAPS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS and COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN FURNACE ROOM AND MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD FOIL AND ELECTRICAL TAPE USED ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM FOR UNISEX USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT RESTROOM CEILING, BASEMENT WALLS, AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTENANCE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FURNACE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES IN REAR BASMENT PREP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/26/22, REPORT #2565985: #54: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 50+ MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR OF WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR VENT HOOD, MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.