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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO TURN ON THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN DISREPAIR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. A FLOOR TILE IS MISSING, THE GROUT IS CRACKED AND THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT IS BURNT OUT AT THE LEFTMOST FIXTURE ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED OF CONTENTS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.COOLER DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN DISH AREA FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AND RAW WOOD AS PROPS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE BASEMENT FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TOILET IN THE MIDDLE STALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. TWO WORKING TOILETS AVAILABLE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE KITCHEN COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPAIR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BAR GUN EQUIPMENTS, BEHIND COUNTERS,WALL AND DINING ROOM.ALSO,5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN,DINING ROOM.THE 2 FRONT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND PEST PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPAIR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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. REPLACE BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREZEER,IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SPRINKLER ROOM,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR UNDER AND SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN BASEMENT (NORTH STAIRCASE).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PREP AREA, ALSO REPAIR THE FRAME OF SAME LIGHT.

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. OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN(8.2KW)NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION, REMOVE UNIT OR PROVIDE A UNIT THAT IS A 7.5KW,WHICH NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED.