EL GALLO MEXICAN FOOD INC.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2559544 ON 6-17-23:57-MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 6/8/22 REPORT 2556980 NOT CORRECTED: 25- MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/8/22 REPORT 2556980 NOT CORRECTED. 58 **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATion

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE, STEAK, ETC). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS TO TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, STEAK, AND GARNISHING TACOS WITH TOMATOES , CILANTRO AND ONIONS WITH BARE HANDS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). SEE VIOLATION ABOVE

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE 60

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 3/15/21 REPORT 2492839 NOT CORRECTED. 4-903.11(A;C): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- Storing OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND CLEANING. Jun 15, 2021 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVER/LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 54 5-501.115: **C** Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL AND BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 4-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIRED ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c).CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/ REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK,HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITAION ISSUED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORED UNDER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE AND CLEANING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVER/LID ON RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUNDS AROUND DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWELL AND BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA.INSTURCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIRED ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CORRECTED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER NO SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY REQUIRED ITEMS, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROX ( 2) 20-LBS LARGE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 45.0F,48.0F,(3) 20-LB CONTAINERS OF SALSA AT 50.0F TO 52.0F, 8-LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50.0F, 15-LBS OF GREEN SALSA AT 52.0F, 30-LBS OF HOMEMADE RED SALSA AT 58.0F, 20-LBS OF RAW STEAK AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS) ALL FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED, DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/ REMINDER FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK,HAMBURGERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 54.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.0F OR BELOW-COS. COOLER TAGED BY CDPH. MUST CONTACT HEALTH DEPT FOR TAG REMOVAL BEFORE USING. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED ( 2/1/19.)#36- OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS# 47-OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.#51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.# 55- OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATION BY REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT SOUR CREAM, DICED TOMATOES, GUACAMOLE, SALSA NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS AND RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE BROKEN ON WASHBOWL AND TOILET HANDLE MISSING ON TOILET IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND DAMAGED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK AND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORTA ROLLS, AND BURRITO SHELLS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAG IE, BAGGIE OR ZIP-LOC FOOD BAGS. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AT THE 2 DOOR COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE BASEMENT REAR BOX FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SCOOPED ICE CREAM, NO DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIPPER WELL CONNECTED TO COLD WATER LINE, AND PROPERLY CONNECTED TO DRAIN LINE. REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AT BASEMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED IE, EMPTY BOXES

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ONE EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATE EXPIRED MARCH 2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROIVDE NEW CERTIFICATE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE.