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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND INCORNERS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CIATION WILL FOLLOW.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACOS, BURRITOS, STEAK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR WASHBOWL SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR STOVE AREA. IN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY (TAQUERIA, REAR DRY STORAGE, BUTCHER AREA, SALESFLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS E RVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNSATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RAOCHES IN REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA(NEAR REAR EXIT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, SANITIZE AREA, AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC BAG STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND IN ELEVATED AREA AT LEAST SIX INCHES HIGH.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVING IN COOLER HOLDING SODA, MILK, AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RED WOODEN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY (TAQUERIA, REAR DRY STORAGE, BUTCHER AREA, SALESFLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO HAVE NO FILTERS IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN GREASE FROM SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN SAID TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: FOUND WHITE TRACKING POWDER FOR PEST CONTROL & MONITORING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC OR NON-TOXIC POWDER. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY NEEDS, IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IE EAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE TORN AND DIRTY AIR CURTAIN LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, HOOD NOT WORKING IN SMALL ROOM WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (STRAINER, SPOONS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY IN A LARGE ROUND COOKING POT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE.------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP KIT INCLUDING (DISPOSABLE MASK, APRON, GLOVES, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (DICED TOMATOES, 50.6 DEGREES F, CHOPPED LETTUCE 54.6 DEGREES F, ONIONS 55.1 DEGREES F.) AT THE TOP OF THE 2-DOOR THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE RESTAURANT SIDE OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. FOOD VALUE $10 DOLLARS, AND 2 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (STRAINER, SPOONS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY IN A LARGE ROUND COOKING POT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESS RUST BUILT UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER FROM THE HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE.------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE AND GROUT AREAS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.LIGHT SHIELDS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE OF DELI/MEAT COOLER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS UNDER DETERGENT AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/26/18.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED