I DREAM OF FALAFEL

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP KIT ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN A PREP COOLER AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6 LBS OF YOGURT, 50F, VALUED AT $6. 3 LBS OF QUINOA AT 50F, VALUED AT $5, AND CUCUMBER & TOMATOES SALAD, 51F, VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER (57F)IN REAR PREP AND PREP COOLER (55F) IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLING UNITS UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOLERS TAGGED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, AT FRONT COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, BAKLAVA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM OF REAR GREASE TRAP, UNDER 1 COMP SINK, IN DISH PREPARATION AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULK LINE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LICK INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND, AT FRONT PREP COUNTER, THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVES AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE RICE BOWL FOR CUSTOMER. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, AT FRONT COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, BAKLAVA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM OF REAR GREASE TRAP, UNDER 1 COMP SINK, IN DISH PREPARATION AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULK LINE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive rust on top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink and on bottom shelf of prep table in rear kitchen. Must remove rust or paint surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive food debris on gasket of middle door of 3 door upright cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found small amounts of orange and brown, slimy, mold-like substance on plastic cover or upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Observed employee belongings stacked on top of soda bag in the boxes in hallway closet. Must provide separate area for employee belongings or organize closet so that employee items are not resting on dry storage products. Must maintain same.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES .APPROX 10-LBS OF FALAFEL MIX IN PREP AREA AT FRYER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F,AND APPROX 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF FALAFEL MIX ,1 CONTAINER APPROX 37 LBS AT 58.8F AND THE OTHER CONTAINER OF FALAFEL MIX -APPROX 30-LBS AT 59.2F .ALSO APPROX 10-LBS BABA GANOUJEH- (EGGPLANT) AT PREP COOLER FOOD LINE AT 46.9F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX-80LBS AT COST APPROX 100.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO PATRONS.FOOD BEING PREPED AT INSPECTION AND FOOD ORDERS PREPARED AND SERVED,IE .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND PREPED FOODS AND FOODS IN COOERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CINTAINER NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST PROVIDED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSERAT POP MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOLDED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A RACK TO HOLD KABOBS OVER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A RACK THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE CLOSET AND EMPLOYEE BAGS BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1199653 ON 12/11/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-25-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH PROPER CLEANABLE MATERIAL.#43- WIPING CLOTHS ON REAR PREP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES.