PAULIE GEE'S

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND HAVE A TIGHT FITTING LID ON THE DUMPSTER TO MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION# 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CLEAR BEVERAGE BOTTLES, AND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED NEXT TO THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVILY WORN, STAINED, AND DAMAGED CARPETING ON STAIRS LEADING TO UPSTAIRS ROOMS AND IN UPSTAIRS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE CARPETING AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, AND IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN COLD FAUCET HANDLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET, PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UPSTAIRS AREA, AND BASEMENT, UPSTAIRS RESTROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING ON BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN ALL FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found several cracks and holes in wooden shelves behind bar. Instructed to fill all holes and seal cracks. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (not porous). Found raw wooden blocks under ice bin. Must seal or paint (or replace with a non-porous item).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Must repair or replace broken tiles around floor drain near dipper well/dry food storage area. Must detail clean floors in dish area. Must repair holes in floor of basement wood storage room. Must sweep and mop floors in electrical, and hot water heater closets.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Found sealed wooden slates used as wall/ceiling covering in the customer restrooms. Must seal all cracks in between slats, and also fill any holes or porous spots in wood. All surfaces in restrooms must be smooth and easily cleanable. Found large hole in the lower wall in the corner of basement. Must either put up pest resistant grate, or fill hole to prevent pest entry. Found small hole in lower corner of front wall on north side of dining room (around pipe). Must repair and maintain. Found peeling paint on ceiling above dining room (near pizza prep area). Must repair. Found cardboard and duck tape used as a ceiling tile above dry storage area. Must repair/replace. (Duct tape and/or cardboard not permitted).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Found excessive clutter in the following areas: basement; wood storage room; mezzanine level. Areas must be cleaned and organized. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must remove/dismantle bar area equipment not in use.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE DISHROOM, AND OVER 20 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES THAT COULD PROVIDE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALSO THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TO REPLACE MISSING BULBS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING SINKS UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UPSTAIRS AND THE PREP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence or rodent activity found at rear of premises. Observed mice dropping-approximately 30 behind cluttered articles along north wallbases. Front entry door has 1/4" inch gap at center bottom where both doors meet. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Also, establishment does have a pest control logbook on premises no recent service;last service report is dated:12/23/12. Instructed to remove all rodent activity and have licensed pest control service premises and provide logbook with all required documents include a map locator to identify the pest control services provided for this food establishment and provide updated copy of idph license. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Premises has no original city of chicago sanitation certificate or valid documentation posted as required.Instructed to provide a city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof of enrollment to a sanitation course. Serious violation 7-38-012.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Must properly store,invert clean multi-use kitchen equipments on shelvings to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: The following requires a detail cleaning interior/exterior of coolers,interior compartment of deep fryer,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior basins of 3 compartment sinks in bar areas,upper panel of ice machine etc.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises and repair 4" coving near the 1st floor bar area.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Must replace all burnt-out light bulbs throughout the kitchen food prep areas,inside walk-in-cooler also in basement dry storage area and provide end caps on light shields at kitchen area.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink,and hood/filters over the cooking equipments require a detail cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Must clean and organize the premises including basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: The ice dispensing utensil for ice machine must be properly stored inside a clean container.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK