CHICAGO TRIBUNE

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO MARK THE DATE ON ALL PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD LONGER THAN 12 HOURS ON PREMISES.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGICAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING SOUP, BEEF AND CHICKEN ARE PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE NEAR SODA VENDING MACHINE IN MAIN CAFETERIA UNCLEAN ON EXTERIOR WITH EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILDUP. CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERNAL THERMOMTER INCORRECT ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON SERVING LINE. INSTALL INTERNAL THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 1 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR INSPECTORS REVIEW.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE WALLS/ICE MAKER (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED (DELI MEATS, EGGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREAS SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTIAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ICE TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE PATTIES 105.9F, HARSH BROWN 72.9F, CHEESE 52.3F, SAUSAGE 55.9F, GROUND PORK 56.0F, MUSHROOM 59.5F, TURKEY 46.2F, PEPPERONI 57.8F, SLICED COOKED EGGS 44.1F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 7 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. NOTED BROKEN FAUCET AT SINK AND UNABLE TO TURN ON THE COLD RUNNING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: NOTED SOUPS INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY TABLE NOT PROTECTED. NOTED CUSTOMERS SERVING THEMSELVES FROM THE SOUP CONTAINERS WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS OR PROTECTIVE COVER AROUND THE FOOD. ALSO NOTED CONTAINERS OF CROÛTONS,BERRIES,NUTS ETC FOR SELF SERVE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD OR PROTECTIVE COVER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FOOD ITEMS FROM THE DISPLAY AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD OR A PROTECTION COVER IF THEY CHOOSE TO LEAVE THE FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY AREA OR RELOCATE SOUPS AND CONDIMENTS BEHIND THE HOT AND COLD AND COLD SERVING LINE WITH SNEEZE GUARDS. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE LID FOR THE UPPER ICE COMPARTMENT THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED AND NOT A BLACK BOARD

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INNER ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENTS OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST ALSO CLEAN SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE ROOM WITH SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOTED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THEIR FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT [THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR VEGETABLES AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT LINE PREP AREA.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FLYING INSECT PROBLEM IS UNDER CONTROL AT THIS TIME IF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE MONITORING. HOWEVER NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP AT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SPILLS AND DIRT INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER COUNTER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED 2 COOLERS (DISPLAY COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT) AT THE FRONT AND REAR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES ARE 60.6F AND 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. NO CITATION ISSUED

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 15 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND BOXES ON SHELVING AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR CONSULTATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 3 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COLD FRONT SERVING LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED STAINED TILES, HOLES ON CEILING TILES AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK(COLD) AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.