CURRENT/ BANQUETS/ EMPLOYEES CAFE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LBS OF LIQUID EGGS AT 51.4, 1 LBS OF DICED HAM 51.2F, DICED TOMATOES AT 50.5, ALL STORED IN ICE BIN AT PREP TABLE AT , 5 LBS OF COOKED SAUSAGE AT 100.5F STORED AT PREP TABLE UNDER A HEAT LAMP, 1 LBS OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE AT 98.4F AT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 F OR LOWER, 140 OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE AND VACUUMED PACKAGED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DEPT APPROVAL CERTIFICATE. MACHINE IS TAGGED, FOUND READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT SELF SERVICE BREAKFAST BUFFET WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE GUARD, PASTRIES EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD PROTECTED. ( MGR CLOSED BUFFET AT THIS TIME ) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOODS NOT LABELED AT 1ST FLOOR AND BANQUET KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MILK IS STORED IN BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING AT BREAKFAST BUFFET, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE SUCH BOTTLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICERS NOT CLEANED PROEPRLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON BACK OF BLADE.FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ADNMAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTS IN BANQUET KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE PIZZA CONDIMENTS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENT SERVICED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS- MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WHEELED CART WHERE SOUP IS HOT HELD IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COFFEE SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS (TOMATOES FOR SALAD BAR) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. FACILITY HAS BEEN WARNED IN PREVIOUS YEARS TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE GLASS MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (O PPM CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM CHLORINE). UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP/DISH ROOM,STRONG FOUL ODOR.OBSERVED WASTE WATER ON FLOOR IN BOTH THE DISHROOM AND THE WALKWAY IN THE KITCHEN THAT LEADS TO THE DINING AREA. ENGINEERS AND PLUMBERS ONSITE INDICATED THE WASTEWATER WAS BACKING UP FROM THE GREASETRAP OUTSIDE. PLUMBERS IN THE KITCHEN HAD A SNAKE TOOL TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM THE LINES AND ENGINEERS ONSITE WORKING ON THE WASTEWATER BACKUP IN THE MAIN DISHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. FACILITY WAS ABLE TO BLAST THE LINES FROM THE GREASE RECEPTACLE, PREVENT WASTEWATER FROM BACKING UP, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/RECEPTACLE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF TRASH AND OPEN RUBBISH SCATTERED AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL GARBAGE AND GREASE INSIDE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECEPTACLES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MAINTENANCE STAFF WAS ABLE TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE AND THE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AREA BEFORE COMPLETION OF INSPECTION- CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE PERMANENTLY STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE PIZZA CONDIMENTS ARE STORED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOOD VENT SERVICED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN AND DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS- MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WHEELED CART WHERE SOUP IS HOT HELD IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE EMPLOYEE DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COFFEE SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COFFEE STATION IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN MAIN KITCHEN ON 1ST FLOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/PREP AREAS OF FOOD DEBRIS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AT BEVERAGE COOLER OF WALK-IN COOLER ON 33RD FL. ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT IN WALK-IN DAIRY COOLER ON 33RD FL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER PIZZA OVEN HOOD AND GRILL SIDE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: PASTRY PREP 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, 1ST FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED 10-15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR GROUT MISSING BETWEEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR GROUT BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER PIZZA OVEN HOOD AND GRILL SIDE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: PASTRY PREP 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE, 1ST FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHROOM. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BEHIND THE BAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE 33RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SPRAY SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE HANDLES OUT OF THE FOOD.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: CUT MELON AT 51.3F, COOKED PASTA AT 44.5F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHICKEN AT 43.1-44.5F, RANCH DRESSING AT 48.5F, BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 50.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 46.7F, BECHAMEL SAUCE AT 43.5F, SHELL EGGS AT 45.5-46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE FOR THE DISHMACHINE WAS AT 145F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (LOBSTER STOCK AND SHEEP INTESTINE) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT A IDPH OR CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN ON THE PREMISES. THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION ON 1/15/13 BUT IT WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED BEFORE VACUUM PACKAGING ANY FOOD. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS. OBSERVED SOAP CONTAINER STORED IN THE ICE BIN ALONG WITH BOTTLED LIQUOR BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE AT THE HANDSINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN WITH GARBAGE AND LITTER AROUND ALL SIDES OF THE GARBAGE COMPACTOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS. MANAGEMENT CLEANED THE GARBAGE AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE DISHROOM. ELIMINATE STANDING WATER BEHIND THE BAR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE 33RD FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE SPRAY SINK IN THE DISHROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE SCOOPS FOR BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE HANDLES OUT OF THE FOOD.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PASTRY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.5F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAM AND CUT FRUIT. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RANCH DRESSING AT 44.0F, SALSA AT 46.4F, ROASTED POTATOES AT 52.4F, PROSCIUTTO AT 48.3F, MASHED POTATOES AT 48.3F, AND SOUP AT 43.2-43.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WITH THE POWER ON IN THE PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS SHORT RIBS, SAUSAGES, PORK CHOPS, DUCK AND CHARCUTERIE MEATS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WITHOUT WRITTEN CERTIFICATION FROM IDPH OR CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT WRITTEN CERTIFICATION OF A HACCP PROGRAM IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO VACUUM PACKAGE ANY FOOD ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER AND THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SAUSAGE AND EGGS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS CALLED ON THE PHONE BY THE STAFF AND ARRIVED ONSITE AT 11:00AM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE END PANEL OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE 33RD FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING THE MACHINE TO LEAK WATER ONTO THE FLOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE AREAS OF CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE 33RD FLOOR DISHWASH AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ANY CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 33RD FLOOR PREP AREA.