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PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION ON REPORT #2078716 DATED 08-21-2017 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON PERIMETER OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT IN DISH WASHING ROOM, ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN BASEMENT, AND INSIDE THE REST ROOM. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISH WASHING ROOM, IN THE REST ROOM AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKNOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS OF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3 LIVE HOUSE FLIES NOTED ON SITE. OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTEERED ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND IN REAR. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS OF DOORS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, LEGS, WHEELS AND ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND IN REAR BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKNOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALLS OF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, HOLE AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE IN SAME AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE DOOR TOGETHER AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49.5F, POLISH DOGS AT 49.5F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 44.9F, COLD CUTS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 49.5F, RANCH DRESSING AT 49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $120. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED AND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER WITH A RODENT PROOF CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IS NOT MAINTAINED. THERE IS DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE DOOR TOGETHER AND EXPOSED INSULATION INSIDE OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COOLER. THE 1 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE ON THE INSIDE OF IT. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE FREEZER. OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MEAT IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED FROZEN MOZZARELLA STICKS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. MUST STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF BOTH PREP COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THORUHGOUT THE PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZERS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES AND THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED. BEEF 154.3 CHICKEN 38.2 VIOLATION SERIOUS 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/7/14 INSPECTION (REPORT #1307340) NOT CORRECTED: #33: ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35: SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THEY SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLES IN THE WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER AT INADEQUATE HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. DOOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP, INCLUDING SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND GASKETS, MEAT SLICER, KNIVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL GAPS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES (FREEZER).