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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HOT WATER HAS TO BE AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE TURNED ON HOT WATER VALVE FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT TO USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS SUPPLIED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CONTAINERS OF YOGURT IN 2-DOOR COOLER MADE ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF YOGURT. HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE NOT ON SITE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PROCESS IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT [email protected].* A VARIANCE REQUIRES CDPH REVIEW AND APPROVAL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE,SPECIALIZED PROCESS YOGURT IS BEING MADE ON PREMISES WITH OUT A HACCP AND VARIANCE ON SITE ISSUED BY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 5 ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 2-DOOR TALL COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRCTED FROM 05/06/2020 REPORT#2370212 #55 OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SUCH AS PAINT SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/6/2020 NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED. - COS

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ON THE FLOOR SUCH AS PAINT SUPPLIES, PERSONAL ITEMS, AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (50F) AND PREP COOLER (65F), WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD, DISCONTINUE USING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW ON ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE, WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION 7/26/18, TO PROVIDE POLICY AT NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES POSTED ON SITE, FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. WAS INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSPECTION, 7/26/18, TO PROVIDE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED IN A 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 150 LBS OF RAE CHICKEN, TEMPERATURES RANGES FROM 47F TO 51F, VALUED AT $600. 60 LBS OF RAW BEEF, 50F, VALUED AT $250 3 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES, 50F, VALUED AT $5 3 LBS OF HUMMUS , 57F, VALUED AT $30 EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON TCS/RTE FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURES ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (50F) AND PREP COOLER (65F), WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD, DISCONTINUE USING EQUIPMENT UNTIL SERVICED, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW ON ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE ACCURACY OF TCS/RTE HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEARS HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING WATER (BUCKET) BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSIL USED TO SERVED BAKLAVA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: #37 OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKES IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED. - #47 OBSERVED THE LIDS TO THE TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. - #55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. - #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. STILL NON-COMPLIANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CAKES IN THE FRONT 2-DOOR GLASS REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIDS TO THE TWO DEEP FREEZERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN POOR CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND LIDS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILDUP GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND FLOORBOARDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND THE DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD,FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE PAINT HAS WORN OFF AND HAVE RUSTED. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, GRILL,ETC.) AND COOLERS (ESPECIALLY THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE DOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38- 010(A).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE (ONLY) EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE NOR MAINTAINED. LARGE CUTTING BOARDS AND PANS WAS ON TOP OF THE SINK COMPLETELY OBSTRUCTING IT, NO SOAP AT THE SINK AND FAUCET/INTERIOR WAS VERY UNCLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE, STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS OPENED DUE TO OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE, DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTER PART. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING THE PREPARING/SERVING OF FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WHERE THE PAINT HAS WORN OFF AND HAVE RUSTED. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, GRILL,ETC.) AND COOLERS (ESPECIALLY THE RUBBER GASKETS AND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE DOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVING TO THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OVER 50 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND EQUIPMENT (ON POTS, IN AND AROUND THE CHEST FREEZER, AND ON CUTTING BOARD) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER ABOVE PRODUCE (CILANTRO). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION. ALSO, OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH IN A STORAGE CONTAINER FILLED WITH RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE RICE INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 164.5F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT, AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199785 ON 4/14/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE SHELF BELOW THE PREP TABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA INCLUDING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, DEEP FRYER, GYRO MACHINE, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, MEAT GRINDER AND SLICER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, KNIFE RACK, LIGHT SHIELDS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ATTACHED SHELVING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WITH DEAD INSECTS ESPECIALLY THE WINDOW SHELF AND PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE AND CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. CLEAN ALL THE CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. SCRAPE AND REPAINT AREAS WITH CHIPPED PAINT. REMOVE/CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS WRAPPED UP WITH A PLASTIC BAG.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE CLOSET FLOOR. 2 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.