ROOTS & THE SIXTH

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR (THE SIXTH).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROVIDING FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. (NOTED FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 140F) AND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (THE SIXTH BAR) AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. BOTH DISHMACHINE ARE NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE (THE SIXTH BAR) HAS BEEN FIXED NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOW AT 180F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (VISIBLE) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD CRUMBS, FLOUR ETC)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (MOZZARELLA STICKS) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE BAR EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN THE ROOTS BAR, ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIXTH BAR WAIT STATION, FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BETWEEN THE OIL TANKS, UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE BASEMENT MECHANICAL ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BOTH LIQUOR STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER AND AROUND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP, DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND ON TOP OF SHELF WITH FAN COMRESSOR UNITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE FLYING INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AT THE END OF THE COOK'S LINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SERVICE STATION EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE BAR COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE ROOTS BARS AND SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE SUMP PUMP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 MUST CONNECT THE SUPPLY LINE OF THE COFFEE MACHINE TO THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WALL OF THE WAIT STATION BEHIND ROOTS BAR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD BEHIND ROOTS BAR AND A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL. CLEAN THE CABINET BENEATH THE FOUNTAIN POP DISPENSER IN THE ROOTS WAIT STATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATIONS AT BOTH BARS. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AROUND THE PIPES AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2528925 ON 9/1/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR AND WAIT STATION IN SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR, BEHIND THE BAR OF ROOTS PIZZA AND UNDER THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR, AND BETWEEN THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE SIXTH BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET ROOM AND ON THE WALL ABOVE THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND BOTH THE ROOTS AND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BARS, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS FOR ROOTS, AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED TO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED VACCUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF PACKAGED ON THE PREMISES BEING COOKED WITH A SOUS VIDE SETUP IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH VACUUM PACKAGED ITALIAN BEEF AND SAUCES STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO VACUUM PACKAGE FOODS OR COOK IT USING A SOUS VIDE PROCESS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PROGRAM FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO VARIANCE PROVIDED FOR VACUUM PACKAGING AND SOUS VIDE COOKING PROCESSES. MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH TO PERFORM THESE PROCESSES ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AND COMPUTER CLOSET, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, BEHIND THE BAR OF ROOTS PIZZA AND UNDER THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE COCKROACHES AROUND THE DOOR AND INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS BEHIND BOTH THE ROOTS AND THE SIXTH COCKTAIL BARS, WAIT STATION BEHIND THE ROOTS BAR, DINING ROOM AND HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS FOR ROOTS, AND IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REMOVE THE DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS AND DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO TAKE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE DEEP FRYERS AND ON THE PREP TABLE LEGS BENEATH THE GRILL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE CORNER STRIP FALLING OFF THE CEILING SOFFITT AREA IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE USED OIL TANKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER BOTH BARS AND THE WAIT STATION. CLEAN THE BASEMENT CEILING WHERE FOOD SPLASH HAS OCCURRED. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2386538 ON 8/27/20 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE, SALT, SUGAR, ETC.) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF WATER OBSERVED TO BE 145 MEASURED BY DISH WASHING DISK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA SAUCE, MEAT SAUCE, AVOCADO SPREAD )NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING PAINT IN BASEMENT OVER ICE BLOCK PREP AREA IS PEALING AND MUST BE REPAIRED. .

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION ALL STORED IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH PRIOR TO PREFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES. MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIAL.ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING TAGGED AND REMAIN IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE BELOW 41 F AND SHOULD NOT BEE USED TILL TAG REMOVED. TOTAL 250 LBS VALUE $420.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED PICKLED VEGETABLES FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION WITH OUT VARIANCE ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM STORAGE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST COVERED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED STEAM KETTLES USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT [email protected] FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR OR THERMOMETER THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE DURING HOT WATER SANITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BASEMENT HUD .

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.