SIMPLY THALIA

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BLOCKED HAND WASH SINK, FOUND A TRAY OF FOOD STORED IN SUSHI STATION HAND WASH SINK, NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE TO SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND AROUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: POTS AND PANS TAPED WITH DUCT TAPE ALL AROUND, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR, PEELED AND CHIPPED EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BACK SPLASH BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR MISSING A SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CONDENSATION ON PIPE LINES RUNNING ABOVE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FLY TRAPS TOO CLOSE TO OPEN FOODS, INSTRUCTED REMOVE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS USED FOR BULK-FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER ONES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (RICE) NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD AS A SHELF LINER ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WHOLE ONIONS BEING STORED IN A BOX ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2 MALE EMPLOYEES AND 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND DISCARD THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE BAR, INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA, ON THE FOOD TRAYS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND FLYING AROUND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. ISNTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in rear kitchen area.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bar areas under shelving/counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found/observed potentially hazardous foods(box of raw eggs) not meeting temperatures requirements of 40F or less, eggs were at 74.7F, siting under prep table, mgmt discarded at once.Citation issued 7-38-010(A).Critical violation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler door gaskets that were damaged(broken), shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Shelving that had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed. Caulk around sink by dish machine in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices),cooler exhaust vents not clean, need detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage kitchen area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Broken ligth shield in kitche prep area, shall be replaced.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL OF THE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAIN PLUGS AT THE BAR OR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DRAIN PLUGS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THEREMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR ALL PREP COOLERS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN 73.5F, 2 LBS SOUP A 68.3, 2 LBS CHICKEN STEW AT 66.4. ITEMS WERE PLACED IN STEAM TABLE TO REHAEAT FOOD, FACILITY USING SMALL INDIVIDUAL BURNERS TO COOK LARGE POTS OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MGR TO RAPIDLY REHAEAT FOOD ITEMS AND HOLD AT 140 OR HIGHER, ALSO INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE COOKING AND REHEATING EQUIPMET. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $30.00 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK-FOOD CONTIANERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTS IN IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTE DTO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN BAR AREA.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1345298 DATED JUNE 05, 2013 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED: 34-MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER BOXES TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. 35-MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 42-ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND SINKS AND IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEAD BUGS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE AND TORN GASKETS AT 2DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANGING 2DR COOLER DOOR CLOSEST TO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SUSHI STATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES AT THE BAR 2DOOR COOLER AND AT THE REAR 2-SLIDING DOOR COCA-COLA COOLER TO REMOVE POOLING WATER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER BOXES TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING AT WALL IN THE REAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL STAFF AT FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

* 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 PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SHRIMPS, FISH, BEEF, PORK, RICE,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS AROUND SINKS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND COOLERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.