LINCOLN HALL

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN KITCHEN BEHIND FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON UNDERSIDE OF FRYER AND ON THE FLOORS DIRECTLY BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLE AT THE BASE CORNER OF NORTHEAST WALL OF REAR STAIRWAY THAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO NOTED ERODED BRICKS IN VARIOUS SPOTS ON THE SOUTH WALL OF UPSTAIRS BALACONY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND REPAIR ALL AREAS, RESTORING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-----MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER RESERVOIR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-202(A) CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: RUSTY BLADE ON THE TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST INSTALL A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE OPEN DRAIN IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND ADJACENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND STORE ALL ITEMS ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE ABOVE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-15-22 REPORT #2567101 NOT CORRECTED. #39- 3-305.11-- WASTE PIPES ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORED ON SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND A NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #39-- 3-307.11--- A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEAN, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: WASTE PIPES ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORED ON SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE UNISEX AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRYERS WITH OLD OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. FRYERS ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND NEED TO BE EMPTIED , CLEANED AND STORED PROPERLY.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DRY GOODS/SODA/BEVERAGES STORED ON SHELVING RACKS, UNDER DRAINAGE PIP/LINES, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WINE CAGE, ADJACENT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RELOCATE INVENTORY OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR PLASTIC ICE CHUTE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN/PINKISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK, ADJACENT TO COOLER, IN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT AT TIMES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT: -BAR 2 -2ND FLOOR MEN'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT FIXTURE INSTALLED AT MOP CLOSET ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE COOK LINE RANGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER CARDS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. ADJUST BOTTOM THRESHOLDS ON REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES AND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTER ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE DRIED DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR PEELING PAINT IN HALLWAY LEADING TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT; WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, AROUND THE STAIR CASE. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM MANAGER'S OFFICE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: MUST POST "NO SMOKING" SIGNS ON ALL ENTRANCES, AND MAINTAIN. SIGNS PROVIDED.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED THE LARGE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL A REINSPECTION IS CONDUCTED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE LARGE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHILI, 48, 6 LBS/$10; TURKEY, 49 DEGREES, 5.5 LBS/$13; TEMPEH, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$7; CHEESE SAUCE, 50, 6 LBS/$15; CHEESE, 54 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$15; EGGS, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$1.5; TUNA, 54 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$12; COOKED ONIONS, 53 DEGREES, 1 LB/$1. THESE FOODS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK FOODS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CAULKING COMING LOOSE FROM THE RIGHT CORNERS OF EACH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAULK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE SIDE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR BULK FOODS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CAULKING COMING LOOSE FROM THE RIGHT CORNERS OF EACH HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAULK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DRAIN IS SLOW AT THE SIDE BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.