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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT CHICKEN ROTISSERIE PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OF STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: WORN OUT CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE COLOR OF THE SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: HOT HANDLE AND COLD HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK WITH LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN- COOLER. OBSERVED 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF BEANS THAT WERE COOKED YESTERDAY MONDAY 9/9/2019 INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.5 F - 50.1 F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00 AS STATED BY OWNER.COLD (TCS FOODS) MUST BE STORED AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. COS

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,SALSAS,POTATOES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX WITH ACCUMULATION OF RUSTS UNDERNEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED OUT IN POOR REPAIR HOT KNOB/HANDLE AT FRONT PREP HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS NOT COVERED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. -

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER/DIVIDER BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM, MOP ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.-------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS ON PREMISES/STORAGE AREA MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VVIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM RE[PORT # 1989290 DATE 2/16/17. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA AND REAR PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #35- MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER ON THE VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP ENTRANCE DOOR TO PREVENT ANY CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE FAUCET COLD HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL INDIVIDUAL CONDIMENT AND FLAN PACKED ON A PLASTIC CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO, NAME OF THE COMPANY,ADDRESS, AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE AREA. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT AREA AND REAR PREP AREA . MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT COVER ON BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER ON THE VENT IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Found bowl used for scooping beans, laying inside of container of beans. Instructed to remove bowl. Must use a utensil with a handle, or keep utensil out of food to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Found whole chickens stored in walk-in cooler in garbage bags. Instructed must properly store all food in food grade, washable containers. Must maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Found small amount of yellow rust-like substance inside lower interior of ice machine, in area around a bolt. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Found 2 lights out inside hood, over cooking line. Instructed to repair or replace. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT DINING ROOM COOLER FOUND AT 59.4F WITH FOODS SUCH AS FLAN AT 56.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 6 LBS FLAN IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT 56.3F. 4 LBS MILK AT 46.2F IN SAME COOLER. 90 LBS COOKED CHICKENS IN THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 103.7F TO 119.3F. UNIT TEMPERATURE WAS SET AT 120F. 8LBS COOKED POTATOES ON SHELF UNDER FRONT PREP BROILER AT 112.4F AND 4 LBS COOKED PLANTAIN ON SAME SHELF AT 96F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $180.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. COLD WATER HANDLE DOES NOT TURN OFF. COLD WATER FOUND TURNED OFF FROM VALVE UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO HOT AND COLD WATER ARE PROVIDED FROM THE HANDLES ON THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-24-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AND RE CAULK.#36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB INSIDE CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER) AND IN DINING STORAGE ROOM (UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES FOR THE COOKS LINE. MUST NOT STORE DIRTY POTS/PANS ON THE REAR PATIO.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST BE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MISSING CERAMIC FLOOR TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FRONT CHICKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ALL THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.