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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND WHITE INTERIOR PANELS IN ICE MACHINES, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN PANELS IN BOTH ICE MACHINES IN REAR, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND EXTERIOR REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK LEAKING, LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE DUST/GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. FACILITY PRESENTED SOME SUPPLIES (MASK, GLOVES, AND PLASTIC BAG) BUT ARE MISSING OTHER SUPPLIES LISTED ON POLICY NEEDED TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON CLEAN UP POLICY TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE GROUND AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED UTILITY LINES IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE MENTIONED WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SURFACE THAT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED BLANK ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SAMPLE WITHOUT SIGNATURES FROM CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE/SIGNATURES DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BLANK ELECTRONIC PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND BODILY SPILL KIT THAT DOES NOT CORRESPOND WITH PROVIDED PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE (PLATES) NOT INVERTED ON THE DINING ROOM TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER( SALT )NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN AT BAR ACROSS FROM CUSTOMERS SEATING AREA NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LID TO PREVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN CONTAINERS BEING STACKED SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER IS TOUCHING THE READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A FOOD PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN EACH CONTAINER SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF CONTAINERS DOES NOT TOUCH READY TO EAT TORTILLA CHIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (KNIFE) BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A PREP TABLE LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE RACK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FREEZER WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Found/observed rear entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door has gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1/4 inch , to 1/2 inch, citation issued 7-38-020 serious violation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving/table in bsmt storage area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, reach in coolers in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). reach in cooler shelving/racks in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area, bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaniong(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage room that had peeling paint/exposed concrete shall be repaired/sealed.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Damaged/missing ceiling tiles in bsmt storage areas, shall be replaced/repaired.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas, shall be provided.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors by 3 compartment sink area, and exposed hand sink in prep area need re-grouting.