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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. 4-501.11-- NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12-- NOTED AN OVERSIZED POT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE POT FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR DEMONSTRATE AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE POT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13-- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-14-25 REPORT #2622272. #10-: 5-203.11- NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT IE: BLENDER, PREP TABLE ETC.#60- 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-24 REPORT #2594085 #51- 5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 8-14-25 FOR REPORT #2622272 NOT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS RE-INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FAR REAR PREP ROOM LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT IE: BLENDER, PREP TABLE ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PORK ROAST ON A METAL POLE LOCATED ON A COOKING ROTISSERIE THAT WAS NOT TURNED ON AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 71.2F. PORK WAS IN THE EQUIPMENT LEFT FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. PORK DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED THE RAW MENU ITEM CEVICHE NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED ON THE MENU FOR THE CONSUMER ADVISORY LOCATED ON THE MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND ALL MENU ITEMS THAT PERTAIN TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: CHIPS CONTAINER, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT HANG CLEAN UTENSILS ON THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS INSIDE THE MOP SINK.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED THE ICE SCOOP STORED COMPLETELY SUBMERGED INSIDE THE ICE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OR INVERTED IN THE ICE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED A TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED AN OVERSIZED POT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE POT FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH SINK TO ACCOMMODATE OR DEMONSTRATE AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING AND SANITIZING PROCEDURE FOR THE POT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING UNDER PREP AND STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS, PAPER, TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LID UNABLE TO CLOSE AND PUTRID LIQUID WASTE LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER INTO THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, CLEAN/REMOVE LEAKING LIQUID AND REPLACE THE LEAKING RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE COOKS LINE PREP AREA AND THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.----NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.----FLOORS BEHIND REAR PREP ROOM COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND DINING ROOM COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WITH POOLING WATER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.----BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED RUSTED METAL. MUST REPAIR TO BE CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-7-24 REPORT #2594085 #51- 5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK AND BASEMENT HOSE BIBS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204-12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK AND BASEMENT HOSE BIBS.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12--OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11--OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11--INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS,PANS ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,4 BURNER STOVE,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE OPENING AT BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2593093 DATED:04/19/2024. CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES;CONTINUED TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AND ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND IN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TWO SODA/BEVERAGE COOLERS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY OVER 70 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELFS BEHIND THE FRONT COFFFE/BEVERAGE CASHIER SERVICE AND APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM LOCATED DIRECTLY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ALSO, APPROXIMATELY OVER 80 RODENT (MICE)DROPPINGS ALONG THE STAIRS TO BASEMENT, FLOORS AND STORAGE SHELFS AND TABLES IN THE REAR PART OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE ALL RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR HAND PAPERTOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE/BEVERAGE PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR OYSTERS.A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST ONE SOLD.SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES, AND SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID OYSTERS. TOTAL VALUE: $300.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (ASSORTED SALSAS,BEANS,RICE,CEVICHE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS ON THE STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND APPROX:25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE POTS,PANS ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE (HANDLES-UP).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOPS OF THE PREP LINE COOLERS AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN-FREEZER AND STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING GRILL,4 BURNER STOVE,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP/COOKING AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND INSIDE THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2585592, DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #59 INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HOSE IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED HOSE IN BASEMENT WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PUT INGREDIENTS ON A TACO (ONION AND CILANTRO) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE-HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR OYSTERS. A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE LAST ONE SOLD. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES, AND SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID OYSTERS. TOTAL VALUE: $30.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED AL PASTOR HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 75 F. MEAT WAS NOT COOKING AND SITTING STATIONARY ON A ROTATOR INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT AL PASTOR IS EITHER COOKING OR STORED AT 135 F OR ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF EL PASTOR $60. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #22.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AND MILK STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD FOOD IS STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/2 POUND OF TOMATOES AND 3/4 GALLON OF MILK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING COLD FOODS. THE FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE STARTS AT 100 F AND UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE KITCHEN, AND TOILET ROOMS; OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE KITCHEN AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON COOLER IN DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RODENT IN BASEMENT NEAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN CRACK BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE KNIFE IN STORE ON A NON-ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH CLOG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UNCLOG MOP SINK.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2563240, DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2022, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #37 LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, #47 REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELVES AND RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, #51 PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO HOSE IN BASEMENT, AND #58 PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME; OBSERVED RUSTED METAL SHELVES AND RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER; OBSERVED HOSE IN BASEMENT HOOKED UP WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE; OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS, SUGAR, CHILI ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (SEAFOOD) PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES AND METAL RACKS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE (REAR BASEMENT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK INFRONT, REAR PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER PRESSURE. WATER TEMPERATURE OF 127 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHELLFISH TAG FOR OYSTERS. A SHELLSTOCK CERTIFICATION TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. TAGS MUST BE WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES AND SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE DATED WITH THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED OR CONSUMED FROM THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID OYSTERS. TOTAL VALUE: $60.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: COOKED RICE AT 58.7F, SHRIMP AT 48.6F/49.3F/49.8F, OCTOPUS AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT: 25 LBS, TOTAL VALUE: $ 100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND (SEAFOOD) PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, BEANS, SUGAR, CHILI ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES AND METAL RACKS IN REAR PREP AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (SEAFOOD) PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED RUBBER HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE (REAR BASEMENT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAION REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH SOME LITTER ON GROUND.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/DINING AREA AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ISIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS FROM HIRE TO OBTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER’S TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.