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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT ONTO FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-202.19: OBSERVED CHIPPING CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH UPRIGHT FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPING CEILING IN SAID AREA, SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED PIPE TIED WITH PLASTIC ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT PIPE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT BAR, FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BACK STAIRS LEADING FROM BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN OPEN SPACES IN FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-59.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CHICKEN(46.2-50.9F), HAM(52.2F), BEEF(46.6-51.8F) AND PORK(47.6-59.0F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $200 WEIGHING 30LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.1F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM COOKLINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BAR AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL ON NORTHSIDE OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP FROM EXTERIOR OF SAID COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM STOPPER OF RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT ONTO FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN BASEMENT BAR, FIRST FLOOR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, BACK STAIRS LEADING FROM BASEMENT AND IN BETWEEN OPEN SPACES IN FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA ABOVE FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING CEILING ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH UPRIGHT FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPING CEILING IN SAID AREA, SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED PIPE TIED WITH PLASTIC ABOVE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT PIPE IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ONE EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MISSING COMMON NAME ON DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS/SPICES. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE IN A CLEAN PROTECTED MANNER

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: REUSING SINGLE SERVICE COUNTRY CROCK BUTTER CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WHEELS OF FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BEVERAGE DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO SINK (BASEMENT BAR). INSTD TO HAVE PROPERLY ROUTED/DRAINING AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.13(C) OBSERVED CLAY/CERAMIC CUPS ON PREMISES WITH NO DOCUMENTATION NOR STAMP, MAINTAINING THEM TO BE LEAD-FREE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CLAY/CERAMIC CUPS ON PREMISES WITH NO DOCUMENTATION NOR STAMP MAINTAINING THEM TO BE LEAD-FREE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP ENCRUSTED GREASE AROUND BOTTOM OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580548 DATED 8/23/23 NOT CORRECTED; #47-OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE 55-GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO MAKE AND PREPARE FOODS (SALSA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP, AND DEBRIS NOTED ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN GRILLS, FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL DOOR GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED SPLATTER OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE BUILD-UP WAS NOTED ON ALL THE WALLS AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY USING LARGE 55 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO MAKE AND PREPARE FOODS (SALSA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/STORAGE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE, GREASE BUILD UP, AND DEBRIS NOTED ON: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES, UNDERNEATH AND IN BETWEEN GRILLS, FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL DOOR GASKETS FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTER FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE BUILD UP NOTED ON ALL THE WALLS AND ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE KITCHEN ENTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FANS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS (SUGAR, SALT, RICE ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES (MIDDLE BOARD IN PREP AREA, AND NEXT TO DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LOFT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED ANIMALS FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA COOKED TO ORDER, AND CEVICHE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS (SUGAR, SALT, RICE ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES (MIDDLE BOARD IN PREP AREA, AND NEXT TO DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN LOFT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD ACROSS FROM DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: UNDERNEATH DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS, AND BASEMENT STAIR RAILINGS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND UTILITY SINK WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD DOOR FRAME LEADING TO EXIT DOOR. INSTD TO SEAL SAME. WATER DAMAGED WALL ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CRACKED WALL TILE BEHIND PREP TABLE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS NEXT TO COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS. WALLS IN WAREWASHING AREA THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, SPLASHES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): **P** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 10/19/20 FROM REPORT 2453491 NOT CORRECTED 51 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME. 55 CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 55 REAR STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP (STAIRS, RAILS, WALLS). INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. - CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY