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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN FREEZER 2 DOOR IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST REMOVE LITTER ON GROUND.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN AND ABOVE DINING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN REAR ADJACENT ROOM

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15--OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, WASHROOMS).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL IN CORNER STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP LINE 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN/MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FREEZERS AND PREP COOLER,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED UNISEX WASHROOM NOT SELF-CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MENTIONED WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED OYSTERS AND CLAMS ON MENU BUT NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT ON SITE. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SHELLSTOCK TAGS AT LEAST 90 DAYS AFTER LAST ITEM FROM BATCH HAS BEEN SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED SUCH AS CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLAIMER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND FOOTNOTE TO ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, GRIME, AND DIRT INSIDE MICROWAVE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, VERIFIED AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF A COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE BAGS OF FRESH VEGETABLES SUCH AS RADISHES AND CARROTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND PREPARED, FRESH VEGETABLES. ALL VEGETABLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED AT 4:00 PM, APPROXIMATLY 20 LBS COOKED RICE HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 60.6F IN TWO LARGE, DEEP CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATES THE RICE WAS PREPARED IT THE MORNING. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING OF HOT PREPARED FOODS. RICE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATE VALUE $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THROUGHOUT SEVERAL COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. FOODS NOTED WITH NO DATES OR PREP DATES ONLY. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, PREPARED MEATS AND SOUP.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT A VALUE OF $100.00 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A TORN MISSING RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. NOTED AN OPEN 1/4 IN GAP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE DOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POROUS STONE PESTLE AND MORTAR BEING USED FOR MAKING SALSA. INSTRUCTED MUST NOT USE POROUS STONE THAT IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PLASTIC THERMAL COOLER USED TO ICE/COOL PREPARED FOODS, ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2-21-19 #2268341 NOT CORRECTED.#55-: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL NECESSARY ITEMS ASA OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH DATE MADE AND SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR CLUTTERED AT STORAGE ROOM BEHIND UNUSED BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.