CHEESIES PUB & GRUB

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND CHILI AT 69.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY 25LBS VALUE $50.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE.CRITICAL 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: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED INSIDE PREMISE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT ON THE EAST SIDE OF BUSINESS WHERE DRY STORAGE GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY FOOD STORGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST FLOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW AND HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. FOUND OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT WEST SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACK FLOOR IN FRONT SELLING AREA AND KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT MUST REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED 0N TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.(HANDLES HAMBURGERS, SANDWICHES,ETC.)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP EVERYTHING AWAY FROM WALLS TO MONITOR FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND ABOUT 15 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOM. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP) CITATION ISSUED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(BOXES,CLOTHES,ETC.)BASEMENT NEED CLEANING AND ORDER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT 46.9F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 43.8F, COOKED PASTA AT 44.0F, CHILI AT 43,8F, TACO MEAT AT 43.1F, HAM AT 43.7F, CREAM CHEESE AT 43.7F, CHEDDAR CHEESE AT 43.8F, BLUE CHEESE AT 44.7, RAW GROUND BEEF AT 44.6F, CHORIZO AT 44.9F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 45.3F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 43.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 45.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 757# OF FOOD WORTH $1566. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER WHEN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT IS RUNNING. EXPOSED HANDSINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT PREP FOOD IN THE BASEMENT UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. FLOOR DRAIN WAS RODDED BY A PLUMBER AND THE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED UPON MY RETURN TO FINISH THE REPORT ON 6/8/12. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED FROM THE HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. DO NOT USE UNTIL HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNIT. THE UNIT WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED UPON MY RETURN ON 6/8/12 TO FINISH THE REPORT. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. MUST ANCHOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE WALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE PIZZA PREP COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AREA OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOORS AND OFFICE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.