FOX & OBEL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. EXPOSED INSULATION ON INNER PANEL OF COOLER DOORS (COOK'S LINE), MUST BE FIXED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING TILES AROUND VENTS AT DISHROOM & AT BAKERY ROOM MUST BE CLEANED & MAINTAINED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY OR COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED BY REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN DELI CASE: 8-LBS. OF CHIPOTLE CREAM CORN AT 50.7-51.8F; 10-LBS. OF TWICE BAKED POTATOES AT 46.2F; 11.6-LBS. OF CURRY CHICKEN AT 46.6-49.1F; 6.2-LBS. OF MONGOLIAN BEEF AT 47.3-48.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISCARD SAID PRODUCTS & MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPS AT 40F OR BELOW. (TOTAL COST-$252.00) All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: (7-38-005A) INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. NOTED SOME BLACK/PINK SLIMY AREAS ON THE INTERIOR PANEL & CHUTE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE & MAINTAIN. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DOOR GASKETS OF MOST WALK-IN COOLERS & COOLER DRAWERS IN MAIN KITCHEN ARE IN VERY POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE. ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED ALSO. NOTED EXPOSED INSULATION ON THE INSIDE OF SMALL COOLER DOOR PANLES AT COOK'S LINE-MUST FIX. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE, FAN GUARDS OF SMALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS IN BAKERY AREA, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES=DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FLOOR DRAINS IN DELI AREA & BUTCHER SHOP AREA; FLOORS UNDER PANELS OF DISPLAY COOLERS & ALONG WALLBASES OF WALK-IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AROUND ALL GREASE TRAPS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DUSTY CEILING VENTS (& AREAS AROUND THEM) AT THE DISHROOM & BAKERY AREAS MUST BE CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES IN THE REAR WAIT STAFF/EPMLOYEE ROOM (BEHIND THE BUTCHER AREA) MUST BE BETTER ORGANIZED, & STUFF MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR (IF NEEDED). All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 9.5 LBS. OF MONGOLIAN BEEF & 7 LBS. OF SZECHUAN CHICKEN ON DISPLAY CASE AT TEMPS BETWEEN 50.1-59.9F. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. TOTAL AMOUNT OF PRODUCT DISPOSED OF = $193.50. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED FRESH CHICKEN BREAST ON A TRAY THAT WAS ALSO HOLDING WHOLE CHICKEN PIECES, SET ASIDE FOR DISCARDING. THE WHOLE RAW CHICKEN PIECES WERE GREENISH IN COLOR, & SITTING ON ABOUT 1/4 INCH OF STALE BRINE. THESE PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED FROM THE BUTCHER'S WALK-IN COOLER, & PROPERLY DISPOSED OF. All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED MEATS WERE STORED IN BUTCHER'S WALK-IN COOLER, WHERE THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVINGS & AROUND CORNERS HAVE ACCUMULATED STALE FOOD DEBRIS . DRIP PANS UNDER MEAT SHELVINGS HAD DRIED-UP BLOOD/JUICES. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER TRAPPED UNDER A PAN ON THE FLOOR & BY WALLBASE/AROUND SINK'S GREASE TRAPS AT BUTCHER SHOP AREA, PRODUCING A STRONG RANCID ODOR THRU-OUT THIS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ENTIRE AREA. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; CONDENSATION PAN UNDER UPRIGHT COOLER IN BAKING AREA MUST BE FREE OF SLIMY YELLOWISH WATER THAT HAS COLLECTED IN THIS PAN & MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS MUST BE RE-SEALED/PAINTED DUE TO HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: AIR VENTS OF DISPLAY CASES FOR DAIRY & CHEESE/SAUSAGE; COMPRESSORS OF SMALL COOLERS AT COOK'S LINE; FAN GUARDS OF VEGETABLES WALK-IN COOLER, DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER DRY/COLD STORAGE AREAS, ESPECIALLY INSIDE MOST WALK-IN COOLERS & FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT - MUST BE FREE OF HEAVY FOOD, DEBRIS/DIRT ACCUMULATION. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET SPRAYER AT PREP SINK IN PASTRY ROOM MUST BE KEPT ON A HOOK & ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL OF THE SINK; 2-FAUCETS OF 3-COMP SINK IN DISHROOM ARE LEAKING (WRAPPED WITH TOWELS MUST BE REMOVED). Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND MUSSELS AND CLAMS IN WALK-IN COOLER COMINGELING. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL SPECIES OF SHELLFISH SEPARETLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B(2)) CITATION ISSUED. SHELLFISH IMPROPERLY STORED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TURKEY, HAM, ROAST BEEF, TOMATO BASIL SOUP. 44.3 - 56.4 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $376.00 250 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER HANDLE INPOOR REPAIR. NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO POST SIGN DIRECTING EMPLOYEESB TO USE OTHER HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 75-80 FLIES IN THE FOLOWING AREAS: BAKERY PREP, HOT FOOD LINE, DISH AREA, MOPSINK AREA, OUTSIDE CAFE AREA AND SEAFOOD AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CIATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTIING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN BAKEREY, HOT LINE, DISH AREA ECT... MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT FRONT CAFE AREA. REPAIR WALL ACROSS FROM DISH AREA. CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL LINE. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS MISSING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT INNEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST BE VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES.