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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING INTO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HNAD WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2603775 ON 10/01/24. STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE BOTHS IN THE DINING AREA APPROXIMATELLY 200 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WORH $35 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND 10 RAT DROPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL PLATES STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HNAD WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PELLING PAINT ON CEILING PANELS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSRVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD WORH $24 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHINGS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PES CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT ALL PLATES STORED ON SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADAQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING LIDS ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PELLING PAINT ON CEILING PANELS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT CEILING TILES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2581113 ON 09/01/2023. #37 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME. #40 ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS. #43 NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.#49 INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.EXTERIO R OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION, THE DISHWASHER LOADED DIRTY DISHES INTO THE DISH MACHINE WEARING GLOVES AND THEN, WITHOUT REMOVING THE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORE THEM WITH OTHER CLEANED DISHES ON SHELVING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WASH HANDS REMOVE SOILED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A FAN THAT WAS INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE SINK. EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION, A PAN OF COOKED SAUSAGE BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF PREP SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE NOT BEING HELD IN ANY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : 6-202.15--- NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11---- ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12--- NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS. 4-202.16---- MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11--- THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14--- NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 150 TO 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON THIS DATE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL DROPPINGS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED PILED HIGH IN A PAN ON A KITCHEN PREP TABLE ON TOP OF A PAN OF ICE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE EGGS FOUND AT 55F. ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 46F. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN WITH A WEIGHT AND A BUNGEE CORD. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED HUNDREDS (APPROXIMATELY 300) OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, DRY FOOD STORAGE, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION AREA, AREA WHERE A COOKING GAS STOVE IS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MACHINE AND NEW FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING, PREPARING FOODS AND SERVING ON DISHWARE, BUT UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ANY COOKING EQUIPMENT OR DISHWARE. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WAS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD CONTAINER DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH OPEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS, REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE GREASE CONTAINER AND PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL FREEZER, AND THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-2-22 REPORT #2566901 NOT CORRECTED. #16-: 4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NO HAND WASHING NOR PUT ON GLOVES BETWEEN HANDLING RAW AND COOK PRODUCT. OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING/CRACKING RAW EGGS ON THE PAN ON TOP THE GRILL,ONCE THE EGGS COOKED WAS TRANSFERRED IN SERVING DISH FOR CUSTOMER, THAN THE COOK PICKED UP WITH BARE HANDS COOKED BACON AND PLACED AT SAME DISH.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HAND AT HANDWASHING SINK ,PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM WHICH PRESENTLY UNIT IN USE.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,SPECIALL AT SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIME IN THE FOOD/PREP AREA

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CONTAINER FULL OF DIRTY WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: PROVIDE LIDS ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WAHROOMS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-21, REPORT#2501075 #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. THE SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. #55) 6-101.11 OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL AROUND BASEMENT DOOR IN KITCHEN. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT BEING USED AS A PREP AREA WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. OBSERVED PLUGGED IN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK ON WALL AND PREP TABLE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM ROOM OR HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-101.11 OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL AROUND BASEMENT DOOR IN KITCHEN. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/23/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #55 IN BASEMENT TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED. #55 BROKEN WOOD CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEBRIS FROM CEILING ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT BEING USED AS A PREP AREA WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. OBSERVED PLUGGED IN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK ON WALL AND PREP TABLE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM ROOM OR HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHIN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED POTATOES AT 57.2 F, SLICED TURKEY AND HAM DELI MEAT AT 47.5F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 47.1F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS INCLUDING COOKED POTATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT, AND CORNED BEEF HASH AT 45F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL AROUND BASEMENT DOOR IN KITCHEN. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/23/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #55 IN BASEMENT TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED. #55 BROKEN WOOD CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEBRIS FROM CEILING ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090