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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF THE SUBPUMP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST SERVICE WAS ON JANUARY 5, 2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING BURNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND AREAS UNDERNEATH BURNERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALSO UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/ PREP AREA. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSEVRED ON THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN THE BASEMENT: CORNER NEAR THE OFFICE, UNDER THE SHELVES ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE, UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE, AND INSIDE THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE NOODLE BOILING EQUIPMENT WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND SURROUNDING THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED A MINI COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THEREMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FLOUR ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL MENTIONED OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AGAINST THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE OFFICE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/03/2023, REPORT #2573581 #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE. #55: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE SUBPUMP IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FROM THE COMPANY THAT THE ESTABLISHMENT IS CURRENTLY USING (TERMINIX); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND LICENSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA WHERE LEAKING UNDER SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISHMACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE SUB PUMP IS LOCATED IS CLUTTERED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE CLOSET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE ON REACH 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A CAGE TRAP SET UNDER THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO INSTALL ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE SMALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVES AND SMALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER/FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND UNDER SOME EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 4(35LS) CONTAINERS OF RAMEN NOODLES IN 2-DR PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 47.1F-49. 1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODSAT 40F OR LOWER. APPROX. WT. 35LBS AND VALUE $40.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT FO GREASE BUILD-UP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET IN FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF COOKING AREA.