NEW LINE TAVERN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 46F, COOKED CORN AT 48F, COOKED RICE AT 81F, BLACK BEANS AT 46F, AND HEAVY CREAM AY 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Unable to locate backflow device for coffee maker in main kitchen, instructed to expose.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Missing light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture. Instructed to install.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS/TESTING DEVICE ON SITE TO ADEQUATE214:E217SURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ROLLED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPAREMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL PREP EQUIPMENT, PLATES AND DISHWARE STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE SHELVING UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED THAT EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCASED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observe chip paint and on rust wire shelving units in walk-in cooler area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to clean, resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observe food debris on wire shelving units, in walk-in cooler area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease buildup on hood filters above flat grill areas. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Noted dirt, debris and paint cans on floor in electrical closet in men's restroom. Instructed manager to detail clean, remove any unnecessary items, organize, elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor and maintained at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed duct used as a means for repair in the following area: Door of walk in cooler. Duct tap, card board and tin foil are not permitted for use in prep area. Must remove all. Observed raw wood on wall near dish washer. Instructed manager to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous. Observed peeling paint and rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler. Must resurface, seal and or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed large gap in floor of walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain same.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed hand sink in rear of kitchen, near 3 compartment sink with no soap or paper towels. This hand sink also had a black linen covered sheet tray covering the wash bowl, making the sink not easily accessible. Instructed hand sink must be easily accessible with soap, paper towels, hot and cold water at all times, to ensure proper hand washing. Manager removed items from hand sink and provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-030

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager onsite, while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, chili, etc.) are being prepped/served. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted. Instructed must post original city of Chicago certified food manager certificate in plan view at all times. Must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous are being prepped/served. Serious violation # 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspected report # 1971158 on 11/09/16 Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #33 NOTED PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MAKING DROP PLATE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED TRAYS OF FOOD AND BOXES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. #41 OBSERVED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SUPPLY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT SUPPLIES. Serious violation # 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed 2 bulk containers of tortilla chips on the cook line with no proper labels. Instructed manager that all bulk food items must be properly. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed duct used as a means for repair in the following area: pipes under the 1 com sink and walk cooler door. Observed cardboard and tin foil used as a liner on cooking equipment near the walk in cooler. Duct tap, card board and tin foil are not permitted for use in prep area. Must remove all. Observed raw wood on wall near dish washer. Instructed manager to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non porous. Observed peeling paint and rust on shelving unit in walk in cooler. Must resurface, seal and or paint to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed beer cooler gaskets with food/debris and slimy black substance. Must remove. Detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed lower interior of deep fryer with excessive debris. Instructed manager to remove. Clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed black slimy substance in the following area: on caulking at the dish machine area, caulking at 3 compartment sink and caulking at the mop sink. Instructed manager to remove. Detail clean and sanitize and reseal/surface. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed large gap in floor of walk in cooler. Must repair and maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE POTATO SLICER. NOTED PINKISH SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FRONT FACE OF THE ICE MAKING DROP PLATE IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT. NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TRAYS OF FOOD AND BOXES OF PRODUCE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT OF THE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED TILES AND REPAIR ANY RELATED LEAKS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COLD WATER HANDLE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT MEN'S RESTROOM FAUCET IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MOUNT AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BROOMS BEING STORED ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON RESTAURANT SUPPLY SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SEPARATELY FROM RESTAURANT SUPPLIES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WHISK HANDLE AND THE SPATULA TO BE CRACKED AND FLAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF STANDING WATER UNDER THE PRESPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THE AREA DRY. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE MAIN GREASE TRAP, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, AND UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CARDBOARD IS BEING USED A FLOOR LINER IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED YELLOWISH DISCOLORATION AND MOLD ON THE WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.