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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN THIRD FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN FIFTH FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MOLD ON CAULKING AND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCET IN THIRD FLOOR UNISEX WASHROOM WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE MAIN PREP AREA UNDER AND ON SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER DISHWASHER, ON DISHWASHING TRAY, AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN FIFTH FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AND INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD ON CAULKING AND WALL BEHIND DISHWASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE,THAT COPIES OF SAID CERTIFICATE ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED, AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO INFORM AND PROVIDE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF HEALTH POLICY WITH EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR CAFE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (08/25/2023) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN HOT WATER DISH MACHINE WHILE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE ONLY REACHED 154 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHES 160 F BEFORE PLACING DISHES IN DISH MACHINE. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE WENT UP TO 160 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN 3RD FLOOR CAFE WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MAINTAIN AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE WENT TO 40 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK, DESIGNED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPERTOWEL IN 3RD FLOOR CAFE SERVING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PREMISES HAS RESIDENTIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE (ON 3RD FLOOR CAFE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL TYPE DISHMACHINE. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). RESIDENTIAL TYPE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPLACED BY A COMMERCIAL TYPE DISHWASHING MACHINE OR REMOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING IN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. NO COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (HOT RUNNING WATER AT 109.0F).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER DISHMACHINE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE HEAVY LIME BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, NESCAFE COFFEE STATION AND JUICE DISPENSER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES EXTERIOR SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED STAINS AND DEBRIS AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK ALONG THE DISH MACHINE SUCH THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, NESCAFE COFFEE STATION AND JUICE DISPENSER UNIT. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED; OVERFLOWING TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND (1) GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS DAMAGED LID WITH LARGE OPENINGS ON CENTER OF LID.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL FOR SERVICE AND REPLACE MENTIONED GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID,MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN NEAR THE ICE MAKER.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP A WRITTEN HEALTH POLICY. PF VIOLATION 2-102.14(A) 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEANING PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST DEVELOP A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA. PF VIOLATION 2-501.11 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: REACH IN FREEZER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR SIDES AND TOP OF THE STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WIT DEBRIS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PF PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CAULK ALONG THE WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE . INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE STEAMER, GRILL, STOVE, DRY STORAGE SHELVE FOR CLEAN POTS AND PANS, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPT SINK UNDER THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STAFF WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3RD COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS(SHOES,BAG,COAT)IN THE PREP AREA FOOD STORAGE SHELVE. STORE THEM IN THE EMPLOYEE'S LOCKER ROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CARTS, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE MOP SINK OF THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FLOOR DRAIN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE VENT COVER OF THE TWO EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN .