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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE BOTTOM DRAWER OF A WOODEN CABINET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 CLEAN ALL SPIDERWEBS FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND DOORWAY TO THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, EGG ROLLS AND CRAB RANGOON, ETC.) STORED IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS OR LESS WITH THE DAY OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, WASHROOM, ON THE SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAPS, UNDER THE COUNTER BENEATH THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE LEDGES BEHIND THE PREP COOLERS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE TOP AND BOTTOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING THE WOK STATION, GREASE TRAPS, DEEP FRYERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACKS, MICROWAVE, CONVECTION PLATE, CHEST FREEZERS, LIGHT SHIELDS, GREASE ON PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WOK STATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DRAIN LINE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PILES OF GARBAGE ALONG THE BUILDING BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. OBSERVED USED TIRES AND GARBAGE SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CONTRIBUTING TO THE RODENT INFESTATION INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL TRASH AND LITTER FROM THE ALLEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND RODENT HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED MULTIPLE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP, DRY STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2622366 ON 8/18/25 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS. 56 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEEF 49.8F, CHICKEN 50.2F, SHRIMP 50.5F, PORK 49.7F, AND UNPASTEURIZED EGGS 51.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOODS (APPROXIMATELY 15LBS $250) IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 65F. ALL DISCA TCS ITEMS DICARDED, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE STORAGE SHELF NEAR ICE MACHINE, ON FLOOR BENEATH ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ONE DEAD MOUSE IN MAIN PREP AREA UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG AND ON WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP SPILLED FROM VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND EGG ROLLS THROUGHOUT THE TALL REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE LABELS. NO LABELS OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEATS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. REVIEWED PROPER THAWING METHODS. MANAGER REMOVED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ON SHELVING IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM. 10 TO 15 DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ORGANIZED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN COOLERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: TABLETOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COOLER HANDLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE ON ALL WOK LINE EQUIPMENT, IN BETWEEN WOK AND FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WOK LIN EXHAUST HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON FLOORS UNDER THE WOK LINE, UNDER ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN THE DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- NOTED A RAW WOODEN FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, NONABSORBENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-23-24 REPORT #2593265 NOT CORRECTED. #55-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11-- FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN VARIOUS CONTAINERS IN THE TALL REACH-IN GLASS DOOR COOLER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 45.6F TO 55.7F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS PREPARED FOODS THROUGHOUT STORAGE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED FOODS. REVIEWED REQUIREMENTS FOR DATE LABELING FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED THE TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOLER NOTED AT 46.2F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND REAR BOX FREEZERS, THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND CASHIER ROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.----DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER.----ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING.----WOODEN CABINET AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE NOTED WITH OVERFLOWING BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD GARBAGE. GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER AND THE GREASE RECEPTACLE PILED WITH DEBRIS, USED OIL CONTAINERS, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE, ALL GARBAGE FROM THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2574519 ON 4-18-23 NOT CORRECTED. #38- NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.#39-: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.#44- NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.#47- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.#49- NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#53- NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK THE FRONT PREP AREA (HAND WASH SINK REMOVED BY OWNER). ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND STORE IN A KNIVE RACK OR KNIFE DRAWER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STICKY, DIRTY RAILS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS AT THE DOOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.