GOTHAM BAGELS

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 50.1F AND 48.9F, EGG WHITES AT 48.6F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (I.E. SMOKED SALMON, EGGS, TUNA ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO ESPRESSO MACHINE AT COUNTER. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT (CHLORINE) CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS ENCRUSTED IN FOOD DEBRIS, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN DISH. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2619479 CONDUCTED ON 06/23/2025: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION ON SITE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 - OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 - OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 - OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 - OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 - OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, #60, NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/10/2025, REPORT #2618910: "#60) 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BOTH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA/CASHIER AREA TO NOT HAVE A SIGN FOR HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN REMINDING ALL EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS STORED WITH HANDLES OF SCOOPS STORED IN CONTACT WITH ITES IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL SCOOPS ARE STORED SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BELOW THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THREE (3) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL LIGHT BULBS WITH A SHATTER RESISTANT LIGHT OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE (1) OF FOUR (4) LIGHTS IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST TO BE MISSING/NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/REPLACE THE LIGHT AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE OVERHEAD LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OVERHEAD FILTERS IN THE OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE SIDE PREPARTION AREA NEXT TO THE OVENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AN AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE THEY ARE STORED IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/17/2024, REPORT #2597615: #37) OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD. #49) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. #51) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. #51) OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. #53) OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR. #55) OBSERVED SESAME SEEDS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW PREP TABLES AT ENTRANCE OF PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FROM EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND SPILLAGE OF WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA OF FACILITY. DISH MACHINE WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRAION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: CHEESE 51.4F, EGGS 52.3F, AND DELI MEAT AT 51.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL ITEMS AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 15 LBS $90 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER BELOW GRILL UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 53.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SMALLER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES AND DRIED GOODS TO NOT HAVE ANY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME ALL STORAGE BINS WITH CONTENTS OF FOOD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER/CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON BOTTOM SHELF. INSTRUCTED ANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING 1 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO HAND SINK AND UTILITY SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE DRAIN AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AVAILABLE AT THE BATHROOM IN THE LEFT MOST AREA NEAR THE SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SESAME SEEDS AND GRAINS SPILLED ON THE FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BELOW PREP TABLES AT ENTRANCE OF PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FROM EXCESSIVE GRAIN SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP, AND SPILLAGE OF WATER.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: HAIR RESTRAINT IS REQUIRED BY EVERYONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE CONTAMINATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE RUSTY BASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE ACCROSS HANDWASHING HANDS IS RUSTY AND UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2-TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: BUILD-UP DEBRIS AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRON PREP AND SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN, OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM (SOUTH AREA)BY THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE WITH EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND RECYCLE CONTAINER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PREP/SERVING TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA, GRIDDLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON THE LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED COOKING STOVES AND GRILL IN THE KITCHEN, NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.

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.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #37 (2) FROM INSPECTION REPORT #251114 DATED 6/10/2021 NOT CORRECTED. --37): 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. --37) 3-602.11(B:5)- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF THE RE-INSPECTION DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11(B:5)- ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : 4-101.17- OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW WOODEN 2X4 PLANKS WITH CLOTH STAPLED TO ONE SIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER STATES THEY ARE USED TO COOK BAGELS ON IN THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE WOOD 2X4'S FROM THE PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNKNOWN WHITE POWDER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO PREVENT THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOSE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11-- NOTED THE BRICK WALL IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR METAL RACK STORAGE AND BULK FLOUR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11--- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL.

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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A SLOP CONTAINER WAS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS OF SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK PRE-PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF PREPARED CREAM CHEESES FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: LARGE CUTTING BOARD NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR AND DIRECTLY NEXT TO EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL RAW WOODEN 2X4 PLANKS WITH CLOTH STAPLED TO ONE SIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER STATES THEY ARE USED TO COOK BAGELS ON IN THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST REMOVE WOOD 2X4'S FROM THE PREMISES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE EXTERIOR AND TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND UNKOWN WHITE POWDER. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE THREADED NOZZLE FROM THE NOZZLE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO PREVENT THE ATTACHMENT OF A HOSE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE PREP AREA ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. NO AIR GAP LOCATED ON THE HOSE OR BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON FAUCET. END OF THE HOSE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE BRICK WALL IN THE WASHROOM WITH OPEN HOLES/SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR METAL RACK STORAGE AND BULK FLOUR STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR THE LIGHTING INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL.