BENCHMARK

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE, TURN OFF MACHINES AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAR, 1ST FLOOR BAR, DINING AREA AND PREP AREA, BASEMENT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. TOM VELASQUEZ FROM TOM VEL EXTERMINATING IS ONSITE FOR A PEST INSPECTION. MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE CEMENT AROUND THE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF GREASE. MUST POWERWASH THIS AREA TO REMOVE GREASE ON GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT, PREP AREAS, AND BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DISHMACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR THE DRYWALL CEILING IN THE BASEMENT DOUGH MIXER ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE FIRE OCCURRED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE THE FIRE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT FROM THE KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNDER SMALL HOOD EXHAUST AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. STORED BREAD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATE FROM FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUL ODOR IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AND SOILED LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY SOURCES OF FOUL ODOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FRONT BAR CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REQUEST FAXED TO SUPERVISOR LOPEZ AT 312-746-4240 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNDER SMALL HOOD EXHAUST AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. STORED BREAD IN WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER BASEMENT HALLWAY DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATE FROM FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. FOUL ODOR IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AND SOILED LINEN STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY SOURCES OF FOUL ODOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.