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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS IN THE MAIN BASEMENT KITCHEN MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL PREPARED PRE-PACKAGED TCS FOODS IN THE DISPLAY CASES FOR GRAB AND GO SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND ANY ALLERGEN LABELING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (ALL PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND WASHROOMS).

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) OFFERED FOR SALE STORED ON TOP OF THE FRONT DELI DISPLAY COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED BEEF KROQUETTES AT 59.1F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY #5'S OF FOOD WORTH $50.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM 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 1ST FLOOR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING (2) FILTERS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FILTERS AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.12 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO TCS DESSERT FOOD ITEMS HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3 POUNDS CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 2 POUNDS OF WHIP CREAMED NAPOLEON PASTRIES ($108). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS TOO LARGE FOR ANY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN IN PLACE PROCEEDURE.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED THE FLOOR FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (KITCHEN) WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT KITCHEN, MEAT PROCESSING ROOM AND REAR PACKAGING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND REAR PACKAGING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE MEAT PROCESSING ROOM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2456509 ON 11/10/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR VALID DOCUMENTATION ON SITE (CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ARE EXPIRED).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS)ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SELLS CURED AND SMOKED MEAT PRODUCTS. HACCP PLAN OBSERVED TO BE ON SITE BUT NO VARIANCE OR HACCP APPROVAL PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HACCP PLAN MADE IN 2004 AND INDICATE MAKING OF PRODUCTS THAT IS SHELF STABLE.A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED SMOKED AND CURED MEAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SALE OF PRODUCT UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.(SEE COMMENTS).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPS WITH OPENINGS AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST PEST PROOF DOORS ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR DAIRY WALK-IN-COOLER IN CUSTOMER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS. OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT REAR WHERE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA,BRICK WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS AT SMOKER EXHAUST HOOD IN BASEMENT SMOKE HOUSE PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN,MEAT ROLL, SOUPS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED THAT FACILITY PREPARES AND SELLS CURED AND SMOKED MEAT PRODUCTS. HACCP PLAN OBSERVED TO BE ON SITE BUT NO VARIANCE OR HACCP APPROVAL PRESENTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HACCP PLAN MADE IN 2004 AND INDICATE MAKING OF PRODUCTS THAT IS SHELF STABLE.A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH OR IDPH . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED SMOKED AND CURED MEAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE SALE OF PRODUCT UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT OR VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED .THE FOOD ITEMS THAT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, INSIDE COOLING UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON GASKETS TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE DELI DEPARTMENT LOCATED ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE PREP AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WOMENS WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID FOR FEMININE ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DRY THE FLOOR IN THE DELIVERY AREA. NOTED POOLED OF WATER ON THE FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.