LITTLE VICTORIES

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. ENCRUSTED WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER,WASTE OIL DANGLING FROM THEEDGE OF THE UNIT. GROUND WITH EXCESS OIL AND WALL BEHIND THE UNIT WITH SPLATTER WASTE OIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER ,GROUND AND WALL TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE IF THE BLACK PIPE AT BAR BY LIGHT SWITCHES IS A WASTE WATER PIPE MUST IN CASE IT,IF NOT NEED TO KNOW WHAT KIND OF PIPE IS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ENCRUSTED AND EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GRIMES,STRAWS.AND BOTTLE CAPS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AREA UNDER THE PIPES,AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN BY THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.PITTED CEMENT FLOOR WITH PUDDLES OF WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CASH REGISTER AT BAR AREA.NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AND KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER BY THE CASH REGISTRAR,(BAR AREA),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAIN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUULD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAITNAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN VENTILATION HOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINETS IN PREP AREA,EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,ETC AT BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR BY CASH REGISTER.MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTALL SHELVING TO ELEVATE LIQUOR ,AND OTHER STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS.MUST REVOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ARTICLES NOT USING.ALSO MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN CLEANING EQUIPMENT,(MOP BUCKETS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE/ WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM. WALLS MUST BY SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN AS REQUIRED. ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON THE WALLS WERE NOTED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ITEMS STORED INDOOR DRY STORAGE/WALKIN COOLER ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND NORTH DOOR TO DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE INDOOR GARAGED AREA AT REAR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 " MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACCROSS THE BOTTOM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM;WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AS REQUIRED ALSO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE NOTED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,AND ITEMS STORED AT REAR INDOOR DRY STORAGE/WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place not inside the ice bins.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LABELING FOR QUAL EGGS REGARDING EXPIRATION DATES,USE BY DATES.

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.RAW WOODEN SURFACES BEHIND SUSHI BAR MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN KITCHEN.

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.WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS BENEATH STAIRCASE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.COOKING WOK IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION,MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.