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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT HOT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF 40 LBS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOMS ARE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL RESTROOMS AND ALL PREP HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: THE OBSERVED PLATES ARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR NOT FULLY ENCLOSED. OBSERVED NO WALLS OR COVER PROVIDED FOR THE BAR PROTECTING THE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALL AROUND THE BAR THAT ARE DURABLE AND SMOOTH, OR PROVIDE A DURABLE COVER. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by CDPH.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT 50F-75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SINKS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NOW ALL PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-110F.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA THAT ALLOWS FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISUUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS, "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/15/2022 REPORT #2559391 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11-OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.4F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. STEAK MEAT FOUND AT 46.9F, SPINACH FOUND AT 45.1F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.3F, CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 48.5F, BACON FOUND AT 47.1F AND EGGS FOUND AT 44.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (BURGERS & EGGS). Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE 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 DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN BY DISHMACHINE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COMPLETE UNFINISHED WALLS THROUGHOUT, AND SEAL HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING BASEMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN POOR REPAIR KITCHEN, MISSING PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA IN BASEMENT WITHOUT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.