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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE NORTH WALL AND IN THE CORNER, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE CONDENSER OF AN UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBAORD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S ROOM IS MISSING THE LID FOR THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS A RANDOM LARGE PLASTIC COVERING THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH AN ACTUAL TOILET BOWL LID AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER WHEELS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOLET BOWL COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR PROVIDE NEW FLOOR FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN GREASY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS PVC PIPING; INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE TO METAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED TO REMOVE GREASE, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 29, 2024 AS DESCRIBED: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED, ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA BEHIND THE DESK AND ON TOP OF THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. THE OTHER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES ARE EXPIRED; MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANTATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN WINGS 80.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOLIET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED DOORS ON PREP COOLER NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND REPAIR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESS TRASH TO PREVENT RODENT FEEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN SOILED WATER AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.