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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: : 5-202.12 (B-D)-- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: : 3-302.11 (A:3-8) (B)-- MUST NOT STORE CHIP BASKETS ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CHIPS. MUST PROTECT WITH WAX PAPER LINER OR PLASTIC WRAP BETWEEN CHIPS AND BASKET BOTTOM.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: : 3-307.11--- MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK OR THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: : 3-304.14---- COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E--- INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.114: ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND ITEMS STORED UNDER OUTDOOR STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. 6-201.11----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA. 6-501.113-- SOILED MOPS AND MOP BUCKETS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-28-25 REPORT #2621407. 8-404.13(B:4)-- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604157 ON 10-4-24. #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-042 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CHIP BASKETS ON TOP OF READY TO EAT CHIPS. MUST PROTECT WITH WAX PAPER LINER OR PLASTIC WRAP BETWEEN CHIPS AND BASKET BOTTOM.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE HANGING CLEAN POTS, PANS OR UTENSILS ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK OR THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVING IN THE COOKS LINE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOPS AND MOP BUCKETS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED MOLD WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----MISSING WALL TILE AT THE TOILET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL.----MUST INSTALL SMOOTH WALLS, CEILING AND FLOORING IN THE BASEMENT AREA USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION OR REMOVE PREP TABLE, SLICER AND ANY FOOD PREP MATERIALS FROM THE AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #55 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2604157 ON 10-4-24. #55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-042 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1 INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO PEST PROOF SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED FOOD EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NECK OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN BEEF TONGUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SPICES, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAAINTATIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WOODEN DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355417 ON 12/16/19 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED - -

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,RICE,SOUPS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND MALE COOK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND PLASTIC CRATES TRASH ABOVE THE RIM.AT THIS TIME,EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LID DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.