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HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (BUNS)FOR SANDWICHES WITH BARE HAND CONTACT DURING PREPARATION AND PLACING THEM INTO FOOD BASKETS. INSTRUCTED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT-FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA FOR PROPER HANDWASHING . MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT OF DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMEGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE. MISSING LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD ABOVE GRILL IN PREP AREA

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 7, 2016 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #18 OBSERVED THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. #22 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. VIOLATIONS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. DOOR REPAIRED, DROPPINGS CLEANED, TEST STRIPS PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A VISIBLE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER INTERIOR AREA WHERE ICE FALLS FROM THE MACHINE INTO THE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS SUBSTANCE CAN CONTAMINATE THE EDIBLE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THIRTY FRUIT FLIES BEHIND THE FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR BARS. OBSERVED TWENTY RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS. RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL THE 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED. (RESTAURANT CITED FOR THIS VIOLATION LAST YEAR IN 2015).

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THREE COMP SINKS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DUST ON LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN; MUST CLEAN SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR DRAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN ON BASEMENT FLOOR. REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILE AT BAR ON FIRST FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF BAR. SOME STAIRS LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RAW WOOD; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WOOD OR PAINT SO THAT STAIRS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN, DINING AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS ON CEILINGS OF WASHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR (CDI).

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS ON SECOND FLOOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME CLUTTER OBSERVED IN STORAGE CLOSETS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.