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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: DIRTY UTENSIL IN HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN COOKING/PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN COOKING/PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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: MISSING COVER FOR RECEPACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: REVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7/18/19 REPORT 2303365 NOT CORRECTED: 41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 43 BOWL BEING STORED IN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND IF STORING IN FOOD , DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE CAN NOT BE STORED IN FOOD. 47 OBSERVED UNFINISHED CLAY SERVING CUPS AT BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SERVING WARE. 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 FOUNDATION

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

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BOWL BEING STORED IN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND IF STORING IN FOOD , DISPENSING UTENSIL HANDLE CAN NOT BE STORED IN FOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED UNFINISHED CLAY SERVING CUPS AT BAR. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE SERVING WARE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINES. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR REAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTD TO REPAIR TILES SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP (STAIRS, RAILS, WALLS). INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/6/19 REPORT 2268943 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified managers. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide equipment outlined in posted policy on site. Priority foundation violation.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed prepped TCS foods without proper date marking. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard date if held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no consumer advisory on menu for undercooked items (eggs). Instructed must provide disclosure and reminder statement for any undercooked items on menu. Priority foundation violation.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed excessive dirt build up on table can opener in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of the fryer in the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed raw wood ceiling in rear upper storage area. Must seal or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed hole in wall leading downstairs, and along base of wall in hallway in basement. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive grease build up on walls behind the cooking line in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified managers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVY BLACK STAINS AND DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN BASEMENT SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TWO COOLERS IN THE WAIT STATION HAS RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS BY BOTH GARBAGE CANS NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TAKE READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TORTILLAS) OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SERVING BASKETS USED AS A SCOOP FOR LETTUCE AND STORED IN THE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BASEMENT BAR TO BE SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BOTH BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL WOOD BEHIND THE BARS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VENTILATION FAN IS PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKET.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LOWER OUTER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. REPLACE OUTER LOWER PANEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD AT BAR IN BASEMENT AND BAR ON 1ST FLOOR. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE SEALED SO THAT IS IS NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AT BASEMENT BAR AND 1ST FLOOR BAR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED URINAL IN BASEMENT LEAKING AT HANDLE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN URINAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING URINAL. UNCLOG AND MAINTAIN DRAIN SO THAT URINAL DRAINS PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNIT,CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE,DEEPFRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST ABOVE PREP TABLES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR PREP TABLES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO WALL NEAR PREP TABLE HAS PAINT PEELING AND NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: MENS CUSTOMERS WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT BANQUET AREA HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER KNOB BROKEN OFF UNABLE TO TURN WATER ON AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNIT,CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE,DEEPFRYERS AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF DUST ABOVE PREP TABLES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND ALONG WALL BASE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NEAR PREP TABLES,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO WALL NEAR PREP TABLE HAS PAINT PEELING AND NEAR 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE