TONY'S PANTRY MART

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, GROUND BEEF , SLICED VEGGIES) IN DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL SAID FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTENT NAME LABELS ON CONTAINERS. -

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. -

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF FACILITY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, GROUND BEEF , SLICED VEGGIES) IN DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL SAID FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTENT NAME LABELS ON CONTAINERS. -

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. -

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF FACILITY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. -

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. -

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT MAY OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, SLICED CHEESE, SLICED TOMATOES, GROUND BEEF , SLICED VEGGIES) IN DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER DISCARD LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL SAID FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTENT NAME LABELS ON CONTAINERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS OF FACILITY WITH GAPS UNDERNEATH DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW DEVICE LOCATED ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH TORN GARBAGE BAGS, GREASE BOXES, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DEBRIS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF FACILITY STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE ON IT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND IN POTS ON THE STOVE BURNERS. OBSERVED GROUND BEEF AT 64.8F, ITALIAN BEEF AT 57F, COOKED POTATOES AT 67.8F AND LEAF LETTUCE AT 66.3F. WE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 9# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CABINET, 30 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE SALES AREA AND 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ALSO OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO, OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES AND GREASY BUCKETS STORED UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE BEHIND THE STORE. ALSO OBSERVED NUMEROUS PLASTIC CRATES STORED IN THE BACK AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. ALSO, OBSERVED THE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND GREASE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEING USED TO STORE COOKED FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL THE POTS WHICH CANNOT BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, GRILL AND PREP TABLE BELOW IT, DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE, PLASTIC DISH RACK, DUST ON THE 2 LITER POP DISPLAY, DELI COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE. REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILES ON THE SALES FLOOR. REPLACE THE CARDBOARD STORED ON THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND AN OPEN LARGE CAN OF KETCH UP STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE OPEN TO STORE LEFT OVERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. MUST REPLACE THE WORN GASKET ON THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1583701 DATED 10/30/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI COOLER ALONG THE DOOR TRACKS AND INSIDE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF SLUSHEE MACHINE. 34-DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE SALES COUNTER. 35-CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE WASHROOM. 41-OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PLASTIC CRATES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND AN OPEN LARGE CAN OF KETCH UP STORED IN THE DISPLAY COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE OPEN TO STORE LEFT OVERS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. MUST REPLACE THE WORN GASKET ON THE BEVERAGE COOLER IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI COOLER ALONG THE DOOR TRACKS AND INSIDE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF SLUSHEE MACHINE

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE SALES COUNTER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PLASTIC CRATES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE FOR USE WITH A BOX FAN STORED ON TOP OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS STORED IN THE SINK BASIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FAN AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE SINK BASIN. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST IN BOTH AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CORNER OF FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BEVERAGE REFRIGERATORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE CHIPS AND SNACKS WERE STORED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DELI COOLER ALONG THE DOOR TRACKS AND INSIDE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF SLUSHEE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE SALES COUNTER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALL OF THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS OF THE WASHROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: DELI COOLER IS MISSING A THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE DELI COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF PLASTIC CRATES STORED OUTSIDE OF THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SALES COUNTER WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS IN IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASHTRAY FROM THE PREMISES. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020C.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT PROPERLY AND COMPLETELY DRAINING IN ALL SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION #7-38-030 ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, CRATES ,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO FLOOR WHERE FOODS ARE STORED NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING IN TO THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED WATER STAIN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER/STOCK IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.