THE DELTA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LARGE FLIES SITTING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. BEEF STORED IN OPEN PAN WITHIN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OF PESTS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 8 POUNDS OF BEEF ($55), AND A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE IN BAR AREA WITH A CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER SOLUTION REACHES A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. EMPLOYEE UTILIZING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 8 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE BASEMENT DISH/ PREP AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE MAIN LOBBY, AND THE MAIN FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLY SMASHED WITHIN GASKETS OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LOW BOY COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND LOOSE GASKET ON BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZER ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZING AT 50-100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED TAMALES,AND A VARIETY OF SAUCES HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND NO VARIENCE ONSITE FOR COOKED VACUUM PACKAGED TAMALES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD.MUST PROVIDE PROPER DOCUMENTATION AND APPROVAL FOR VACUUM SEALED FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND NO VARIENCE FOR VAC MASTAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE A VARIANCE IS APPROVED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED GREASSE UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN ICE CHESTS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE CHESTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN DOWNSTAIRS PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR FLAT TOP GRILL AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO POWERWASH AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST 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 OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LIDS SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PESTS. GREASE CONTAINER HAS BEEN CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1st FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RE-SEAL THE RAW WOOD USED FOR STORAGE NEXT TO THE BAR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.