BUFFET CITY

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DRINKING COFFEE AND WATER FROM OPEN CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID DRINKING CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN SERVING AREA AND REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND IN POOR REPAIR, DRAINPIPE NOT CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH IMPROPERLY THAWING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER RECRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND AQUAFINA COOLER, CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN STIR FRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #255908 ON 5-17-22: 35-OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. 41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.55-OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. -OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED FISH (114.6F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AND $10 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP (63.1F) RAW EGGS (56.1F) AND RAW PORK (55.1F) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARAITON, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 REFER TO PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR COLD RUNNING WATER.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN AND STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE THE FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES INCURRED THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRAB MEAT (46.6F-47.1F), FISH (51.1F), BOILED EGGS REMOVED FROM SHELL (48.2F), BAKED POTATOES (47.4F), CALAMARI (46.2F), COTTAGE CHEESE (48.2F), CRAB RAGOON (46.0F) AND OYSTERS (48.8F). A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 30LBS. VALUED AT $300 WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED BY PIC. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (STUFFED SHRIMP, (LOADED COOKED)BAKED POTATOES, OYSTERS, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE/LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR PREPARED AND HELD FOR 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ITEMS THAT ARE RAW AND/OR UNDER COOKED AND SERVE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER (AMBIENT TEMP OF 48.2F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS PROPERLY FUNCTIONING AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND THE LARGE CONTAINERS USED FOR INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 10 LIVE ROACHES (SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE) UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, 15 ON THE WALLS AND IN THE BROKEN TILES ACROSS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR (BY THE DISH MACHINE), 10 UNDER/AROUND THE HOT WATER TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND 2 IN THE FRONT HABACHI PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING THE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY RACKS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE THEM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. -LOWER SURFACE OF PREP TABLES -RUBBER GASKETS ON THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE GREASE CONTAINER STORED OUTSIDE WITH THICK GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS WITH EXCESS WATER, DIRT, FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGH OUT INCLUDING THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AROUND SINKS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: TILED COVING AND FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MAINTAIN SAME.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN SUSHI AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DINING BOOTHS AND CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF ANY LEAKS AND PROPERLY DRAINING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOKING LINE IN REAR, WORN BEYOND REPAIR, HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. ICE MACHINE SLIDING DOOR PANELS IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED PANELS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AT ATTACHED PIPING AT WOK STATION IN REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ALL FLAT TOP GRILL DRIP PANS THROUGH OUT, TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT STIR FRY PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF WOK STATION IN REAR MAIN COOKING AREA, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER IN REAR, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS AND FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: GRAFFITI ON WALLS AND DOOR IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE GRAFFITI AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND DOOR CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS LOCATED ADJACENT TO PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS. STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICE CREAM) AND REAR SLICER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP (BAG IN BOX) STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE 1ST. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SEAFOOD FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP), INSTRUCTED REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, UNDER CABINETS, STORAGE TABLE IN FRESH GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT FREEZER(ICECREAM). CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE, AND IN FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER DRY/MOP.ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR HEATER ROOM, AND SYRUP(BAG IN BOX)STORAGE ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHEN WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, HOOD VENTILATION, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND ALL DRINK DISPENSORS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING TO ELIMINATE BUILD UP. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT BUFFET AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN REAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP. FROM INSP.# 1516348 DATE 7/07/2015.