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OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURROUNDING AREAS AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RAW WOODS OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING COVER OF THE VENTILATION IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S WASHROOM MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP/COOK LINE WITH STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUR CREAM,BEEF,PORK,EGGS ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES HELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.4F-46.2F,PORK AT 52.9F-69.0F,CHICKEN AT 46.7F-53.9F,EGGS AT 53.0F,SOUR CREAM AT 44.7F,CUT TOMATOES AT 43.9F ETC..POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED COLD AT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVES IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PAINT, SMALL HOLES BEHIND MAIN PREPARATION COOLER. MUST SEAL/ REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL FIRST FLOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD TO BE IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES AND DAMAGED WOOD). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: AN EMPLOYEE LEAVING THE BUILDING AND RETURNING THEN PLACING GLOVES ON TO WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING DIRTY DISHES THEN CHANGING GLOVES TO HANDLE FOOD ITEMS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, AND AN EMPLOYEE PLACING A WIPING CLOTH IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDSINK AND RUNNING WATER OVER IT TO WET IT SO THEY COULD WIPE DOWN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND INSTRUCTED TO USE SANITIZER BUCKETS WITH RAGS TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS-NOT TO USE WIPING CLOTHS IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CEASE USE UNTIL CLEAN, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON ALL FIRST FLOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD TO BE IN POOR REPAIR (HOLES AND DAMAGED WOOD). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAKS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: REUSING SINGLE SERVED ARTICLES (CUPS FOR SOUPS), SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES CAN NOT BE RE-USE, MUST RESTRICT,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST RESTRICT, AND INVEST IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND RAW WOOD CHIPPING STORAGE SHELVES, NEEDS RESEALED,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT, MUST PROVIDE,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND STANDING DEEP FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers in basement not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, sinks and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right compartment of three compartment sink, water-cloudy with food debris coming up middle and left sides. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainlines to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk storage containers in basement not labeled. Instructed to label all foods not in original containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood and filters, cooking equipment, sinks and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT PREP AREAS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT AND PURCHASED PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, BEANS, RICE, MEATS, ETC). INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON ALL THREE DOORS OF STORAGE REACH IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS AND EXTERIOR OF SMALL ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT BASEMENT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOUTH WALL NEAR PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE