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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: "OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELST THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN AT REAR DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FROM EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2619924 ON 7/1/25 WERE NOT CORRECTED:53- OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.PROVIDE. 57-OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. 58-OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF EMPLOYEE RED BEVERAGE ON REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, LANDING ON PREP TABLES, BARBECUE SAUCE CONTAINERS, CONDIMENTS, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK STORGAE CONTAINERS WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD AROUND THE CONDENCES. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE FRYERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA ABOVE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH POP CRATES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND/OR DUST.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERIOR COLD HOLDING TEMPS: 3lbs OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 54.6F, 3LBS OF COOKED STEAK AT 55.7F AND 3LBS OF ITALIAN BEEF AT 55.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TOTAL WEIGHT 9LBS AT $250. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F, SAID COOLER HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT HOLD THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED/ HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVER WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOORS THROUGH REAR STORAGE / DISH WASHING AREA.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 50.9F AND SHAVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 49.5F IN TWO DOOR COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DISCARDED 11LBS VALUED AT $26.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. CORRECTED ON SITE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE UTILITY SINK IS CLOGGED WITH WATER; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK FLOWS FREELY. OBSERVED A SEWER GAS SMELL FROM ONE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA SYRUP DISPENSERS; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAIN SERVICED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOLIET IN DISREPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM ON LEFT. TOLIET DOES NOT FLUSH.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SMALL, DEAD INSECTS ON WALL ALONG DINING ROOM. OPERATOE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOLIET IN DISREPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM ON LEFT. TOLIET DOES NOT FLUSH.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

PROPER COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED GYRO MEAT (LAMB) ON SPIT AND EXPOSED TO AMBIENT ROOM TEMPERATURE, WITHOUT HEAT ON. LAMB FOUND @54.1F. INSTRUCTED ONCE TCS FOODS ARE ON THE SPIT (VERTICAL BROILER) THE HEAT MUST BE ON CONTINUOUSLY. COOKING PROCESS MUST BE CONTINUOUS AND NOT INTERMITTEN, AND NO LONGER THAN 4 HOURS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED GYRO MEAT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP AREA. FOUND LAMB @54.1F ON THE SPIT, AND CHICKEN @ 89.6F IN A PAN ON A SHELF. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP ALL HOT FOODS @135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION 3-501.16(A:1) FOR CITATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT, AND ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOLIET IN DISREPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM ON LEFT. TOLIET DOES NOT FLUSH. OBSERVED HANDLE ON TOLIET BROKEN IN RESTROOM ON RIGHT. OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER BASIN OF HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAKE ALL PLUMBING REPAIRS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2510860, DATED 6/7/21. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORING CORN MEAL, LEMON PEPPER ETC. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.