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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED AT THE PIZZA GRILL PREP AREA: THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER DRAWERS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SOME SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, THE 1 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH, ALSO NOTED THE 2 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.14 09/03/2024 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ATT AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS: WHITE RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AND IN A HOT BOX. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 102.0 F TO 112.5 0F. FOOD VALUED AT $20.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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: CUT UP TOMATOES 66.51 F, COOKED CORN 103.0 F, COOKED POTATOES 85.00F, COOKED QUINOA 68.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE DISHWASHING AREA UNDER 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: "OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR (TRAY, TOWEL) BEHIND HOT COOKING(FRYERS) EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF BLAST CHILLER IN POOR REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,KETTLES,COOKERS,STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,SERVING LINE-CABINETS ,LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLDING UNITS UNITS,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF COOKING KETTLE.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PULP PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING CABINETS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN DISH WASHING AREAS THAT HAS EXCESSIVE POOLING WATER AND LEAKY RPZ VALVES,PULPA AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAINS,REAR HALLWAY,SERVING LINE.MUST REMOVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND KEEP DRY.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) .

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF BLAST CHILLER IN POOR REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS,KETTLES,COOKERS,STOVE,WALK IN COOLERS-FAN GUARD COVERS,SHELVING UNITS,SERVING LINE-CABINETS ,LOWER SHELVES AT HOT AND COLDING UNITS UNITS,COUNTER TOPS AT SODA AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RPZ VALVE AT DISH MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF COOKING KETTLE.MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES TO STAY ON LONGER AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,PULP PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(BREAKFAST SANDWICHES WITH EGG AND SAUSAGE) AT 87.2F. TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHALL BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8 LBS VALUED AT $15.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CAFETERIA DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND SEVERAL TABLES IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA OF THE CAFETERIA NOT WORKING OR BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GREEN CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. Cutting or Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF OVENS IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION AROUND DOOR FRAME AND WINDOW OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY FAUCET ON 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ATTACHED TO 75 GALLON COOKING POT, AND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MOPS STORED IN MOP SINK IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO SERVERY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP HOOKS FOR HANGING MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND VENT COVERS IN WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE LOOSE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY; BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, FOUND DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL ON THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON HOT FOOD LINE, AND A BURNED OUT LIGHT IN THE PREP AREA OF THE EXHAUST STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BLOCKED HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA WITH USED BLUE PLASTIC GLOVES AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF PAPER TOWELS STUFFED INSIDE AND MULTIPLE HEAVY METAL ROLLING CARTS STORED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSPECTOR UNABLE TO ACCESS SINK TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS @IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE CAFETERIA...APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF CHOPPED CANTALOUPE, 4 LBS OF PLAIN YOGURT, 4 LBS OF STRAWBERRY YOGURT, 4 LBS OF CHEDDAR CHEESE. NOTED TEMPERATURES ON ALL ITEMS RANGING BETWEEN 53.0-58.2F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, TOTAL COST FOR SAID ITEMS $45. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING REFRIGERATION UNITS IN RETAIL FOOD SERVICE (FOODA, DISPLAY COOLER IN CAFETERIA WITH PREPACKAGED ITEMS, AND GRILL AREA). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN GRILL AREA OF RETAIL CAFETERIA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN BOWL OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND THE FLAT TOP GRILL ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THIS AREA, MAIN PREP AREA FLOORS BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND POP MACHINE IN RETAIL AREA NEAR CASHIER,IN DAY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO DELI PREP. INSTRUCTED REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL VENTS ABOVE PREP AREAS IN MAIN AND CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE TO REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF BEYOND MEAT BURGER PATTIES IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN GRILL/SELF SERVICE AREA OF THE CAFE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF (49.3F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD HOLDING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS ARE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 SMALL BLACK FLIES IN PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM ON WALLS AND NEAR HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND DRAINS OF KITCHEN AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF CART/DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO EFFECTIVELY MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ENTERIOR REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING CREAMERS AND MILK IN COFFEE SERVICE STATION IN CAFE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT, ALSO NOTED EXTERIOR OF FRYER EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN RECEPTACLE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY .. BEHIND FRYING EQUIPMENT AND STOVE IN KITCHEN, PATIENT TRAY LINE ROOM BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND IN SELF SERVICE AREAS IN CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING COMPLETION CERTIFICATES POSTED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.