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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DELI/MEAT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: I6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL-CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR DELI/MEAT FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD-SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS LINSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS OR MORE OF PREVIOUSLY PREPARED MEALS (RICE BEANS, CHICKEN, SOUPS PARMASEAN, VARIETY FRESH SAUSAGES, FRESH CHEESES AND YOGURT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN FROM 47.8F-55.0F. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE 2 DISPLAY COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN REAR GROCERY NEAR DELI. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY PIC. TOTAL COST $320.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DISPLAY COOLERS LOCATED IN REAR GROCERY NEAR FRESH MEAT AND DELI AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (FRESH CHEESE SAUSAGE, CHICKEN). NOTED TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT @48.1F AND 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. BOTH UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN THERMOMETERS LINSIDE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 OR MORE SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT DELI/PREPARED FOODS PREPARATION AREAS ON WALLS, PAPER TOWELS, REFRIGERATION EXTERIOR SURFACES, BASEMENT PREP, BAKERY PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE LIVE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL TABLES AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAKERY/PREPARED FOODS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS INCLUDING REAR STORAGE LEADING TO COMPACTOR, PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, BASMENT STORAGE IN BETWEEN PALLETES, THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL TABLES AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAKERY/PREPARED FOODS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS INCLUDING REAR STORAGE LEADING TO COMPACTOR, BASMENT STORAGE IN BETWEEN PALLETES, THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT GROCERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN PREPARED FOOD/BAKERY AND TAQUERIA. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN MEAT, DELI AND PREPARED FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAND DRYING PROVISION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PIC PROVIDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS OF VARIOUS DELI MEAT (POLISH HAM, TURKEY, HARD SALAMI, CORNED BEEF, HAM, MORTADELLA, HEAD CHEESES, ETC ALL STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND COUNTER IN DELI PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47F-65F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID DELI MEAT, TOTAL COST $350. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LBS OF (DRIED CURED BEEF) LOCATED ON DISPLAY IN CASING IN DELI AND DISPLAY CASING IN GROCERY AISLE. PER PERSON IN CHARGE SAID BEEF IS IS PREPARED AND DRIED IN BASMENT. NO CDPH APPROVAL ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE PREPARATION OF SAID FOOD ITEM AND OBTAIN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DOCUMENTATION OF PROPOSED VARIANCE ON SITE TO PREFORM SPECIAL PROCESS ON SITE AS REQUIRED FOR CURING BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLERS LOCATED DELI PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (VARIOUS DELI MEAT, SLICED CHEESE). NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT (63F), (48F). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNITS TO REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE BEHIND COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN GROCERY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD PREPARATION (IN USE) AREA OBSERVED WITHOUT OVERHEARD PROTECTION/ CEILING IN BASEMENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE AND PROPERLY INSTALLED CEILING TO PROHIBIT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN MEAT/DELI PREP AREA WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIRNETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA NEXT TO CUPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BARRIER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL TABLES AND EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAKERY/PREPARED FOODS AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILT UP DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS INCLUDING REAR STORAGE LEADING TO COMPACTOR, BASMENT STORAGE IN BETWEEN PALLETES, THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS THROUGHOUT GROCERY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SAID AREA. MUST MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, DUST AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS LOCATED IN PREPARED FOOD/BAKERY AND TAQUERIA. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IN TAQUERIA CLOSET/STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD PREP TABLE WITH CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WITH FOOD HANDLER CUTTING VEGTABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TABLE FROM CLOSET AND MOVE IT INTO PREP AREA CLOSER TO 1 AND ONLY HAND SINK IN TAQUERIA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED AND ENCRUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT AND BUTCHER AREAS. NOTED RACKS IN PASTRY AND TAQUERIA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLEI, NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS TO BIG TO SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR REPLACED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENTIN REAR COOKING/PASTRY AREA, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARMENT SINK IN TAQUERIA SPRAYING TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN TACQUERIA INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND MISSING, DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAKERY, KITCHEN, BUTCHER AREA, BUTCHER WALK IN COOLER NOTED IN BUTCHER, AND STAFF RESTROOM AREAS BASE BOARD TILES ALSO MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TAQUERIA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST/PROVIDE.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. FOUND BAG OF CEMENT AND GASOLINE IN CONTAINER ON FOOD SHELVING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC ITEMS FROM THE FOOD SHELVING STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS DISPLAYING THE COMMON FOOD ITEM NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL FOOD CONTAINERS.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE BAKERY AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USAGE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, GARDEN HOSE, ETC) UNDER THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, CHICKEN TENDERS AND BARBEQUE CHICKEN FOUND AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 115-120F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. OBSERVED PREPARED MACARRONI SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, POTATO SALAD AND CRAB SALAD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE LABEL. MUST PROVIDE A DATE LABEL OR DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREPARED FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $100.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL PACKAGED FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. PACKAGED FOOD SUCH AS BANANA BREAD, BUTTER COOKIES, CANNOLIS, MUFFINS, DANISH, FRUIT AND BREAD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH NAME OF FOOD, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS IF 2 OR MORE, ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WET WIPINGS CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT BEING USED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN BAKERY PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT BAKERY PREP AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES WHERE NECESSARY.