BIG & LITTLE'S

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOOD (BURGER BUNS) WITH BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS ASSEMBLING A COOKED BURGER WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BOILER ROOM, BOTH LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN A WINDOW IN THE ADJACENT BUILDING SPACE THAT IS CURRENTLY UNOCCUPIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RODENT PROOF WINDOW, OR KEEP THE CONNECTING DOOR CLOSED TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/12/2021 REPORT 2472576 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #49 (4-602.13) MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS (LOWER SHELVES) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.11) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (4-202.18) MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION & DEBRIS FROM FILTERS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENTS (LOWER SHELVES) THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM THE EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE FRYER, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE AND LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION & DEBRIS FROM FILTERS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CEILING FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND YELLOW SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELLOW AND BLACK OIL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM INSPECTION# 2280101 (3/26/19) NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER FOOD PREPARATION TABLE. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: . OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU. BURGERS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:PREP AREA KITCHEN (40), BASEMENT UNUSED FREEZER ON TOP AND INSIDE (30), UNDER DRY STORAGE AREA (20). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER CEILING FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND YELLOW SLIMY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BOTTOM SECTION OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND YELLOW AND BLACK OIL . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pastry items, pre portioned packages of sliced Cheesecake, Oreo cookie cake and carrot cake, stored in refrigerator behind front counter with no labels of dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on all reach in cooler units at cook line and prep areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed chipped flooring, exposing raw wood floor, throughout dish washing area and cook line area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 1 door reach in cooler, at sandwich station, at improper temperature of 49.2f, holding potentially hazardous foods, at time of inspection. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager not use nor remove tag. Instructed to contact CDPH for tag removal. Instructed manager to service reach in cooler and ensure cooler maintains temperature of 40f or less. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature in 1 door reach in cooler, at sandwich station: 48.7f, 10lbs of shredded pork, at a value of $40.00 48.7f, 10lbs of shredded beef, at a value of $60.00: prep date 5/22/18 48.7f, 5lbs of Sliced Gyro meat, at a value of $50.00 50.2f, 3lbs of eggs, at a value of $ 1.00 52.2f, 3lbs of Vienna hot dogs, at a value of $15.00 46.7f, 5lbs of chipotle pepper sauce, $12.00 51.1f, 5lbs of queso fresco cheese, at a value of $25.00 49.4f, 15lbs of sliced white American sliced cheese, at a value of $30.00: prep date 5/24/18 Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 56lbs at a total value of $233.00 Informed manager that potentially hazardous must be at 40f or lower for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pastry items, pre portioned packages of sliced Cheesecake, Oreo cookie cake and carrot cake, stored in refrigerator behind front counter with no labels of dates. Instructed manager to provide proper labels and dates. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cracked and chipped door gaskets on all reach in cooler units at cook line and prep areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed chipped flooring, exposing raw wood floor, throughout dish washing area and cook line area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed grease buildup on hood filters above grill station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR FRONT COVING AT THE WALK-IN COOLER WARPED AND WITH HOLES. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SLIGHT BUILD-UP IN THE ICE CHUTE AT THE PESPI SODA MACHINE DISPENSER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN CHIPPED PVC FLOOR PANELS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND COMMERCIAL CARPET COVERING THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND DETACHED PVC WALL PANEL ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AS YOU WALK INTO THE UNIT. MUST REATTACHED WALL PANEL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND SMALL BASEMENT CORNER(EAST CORNER) OFFICE SPACE VERY CLUTTERED. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.