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PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OPEN CAN OF COCA COLA IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/ CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SPRAY BOTTLES PREVIOUSLY USED FOR ALL-PURPOSE CLEANING NOW BEING USED TO STORE LIME JUICE AND SOY SAUCE. SPRAY BOTTLES WERE NOT LABELED AS "SOY SAUCE" OR "LIME JUICE". THE LABEL READS "ZEP CLEANER" WITH CHEMICALS LISTED ON THE BACK. A container previously used to store POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS may not be used to store, transport, or dispense FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OUTSIDE OIL TANK HAS GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT AND SIDES OF CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON FAN HANGING ABOVE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES FACING UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN PLATES INVERTED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL COFFEE CUP STORED IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE TABLE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN FLOOR.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND SMALL SHELF NEXT TO HAND SINK. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON WALL, ON ICE SHIELD AND ON COVER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA AROUND GREASE TRAPS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL PIECE ABOVE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON PILLAR IN FRONT OF REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND TOILET OF SECOND STALL IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS, FROM 5/08/23 INSPECTION (REPORT #2575557) NOT CORRECTED: #38-OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOOR HINGE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA. OBSERVED 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 MICE DROPPINGS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLS. OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. #25-OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. #54-OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON EDGES OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SPEAK WITH EMPLOYEES REGARDING NOT EATING IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA FILLED WITH SODA CANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HANDSINKS ARE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, SODA REMOVED FROM HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND SOAP FOR FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK IS INSTALLED ABOVE THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST RELOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER SO IT IS NOT POSITIONED ABOVE PREP SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SPICE MIXER IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, SPICES INSIDE UNIT. NO HAND SINK IN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). MUST RELOCATE SPICE MIXER TO A FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN ACCESSIBLE HAND WASH SINK.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENUS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT NOT IDENTIFYING CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU WITH AN ASTERISK IDENTIFYING THAT THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ASTERISK AND LINK ITEMS IN CARNE/STEAK SECTION OF THE MENU TO COMPLY WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAMES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO ROACHES CRAWLING ON DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR GRILL AREA AND TWO ROACHES ON MOTOR AND DOOR HINGE SURFACES OF COOLER ACROSS FROM FRONT COOKING LINE. OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA IN CABINET UNDERNEATH COUNTER AND ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CABINET IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN SMALL AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE AND PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD. EXPOSED FOOD AND UTENSILS STORED ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IN COLD HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA SHOVED INTO SIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT KNIVES SHOULD BE STORED IN KNIFE RACKS WHEN NOT IN USE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED POTS AND PANS IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT POTS AND PANS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BIN IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF A PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE BIN ON WALL, ON ICE SHIELD AND ON COVER AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE. OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE HOLDER WITH A PINK GEL LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE INSTUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED LEAK FROM DRAIN PIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTABLE IN SECOND FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE CONTAINER USED FOR RECYCLING BOXES OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE CONTAINER. OBSERVED GREASE DRIPPINGS ON OUTSIDE OF GREASE CONTAINER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE. STANDING WATER AND LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER BAR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING UNDER ICE BIN IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AREA AROUND GREASE TRAPS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER AND STAINS ON WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUSTY VENT COVER IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF ICE MACHINE CLUTTERED WITH TRAYS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER OF DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL PIECE ABOVE DOOR TO WALK IN FREEZER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN TILE ON PILLAR IN FRONT OF REAR GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE BEHIND TOILET OF SECOND STALL IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF TRAINING ON SITE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE MENU INCORRECTLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST CORRECT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-17-2021 INSPECTION# 2524136. VIOLATION 48. OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS. VIOLATION 53.OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090 MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS MENTIONED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PAINTED POTTERY CUPS USED FOR COCKTAILS AT BAR NOT MARKED AS FOOD SAFE. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED FOR BOILING OCTOPUS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING POTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD-UP.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT (RIGHT SIDE) ENTRANCE DOOR.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP/BAR/WASHROOM)

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE (2) CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND (2) ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVICE COVER/LID FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND BOILER AND HOT WATER TANK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ELECTRIC FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDERS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT WAITRESS AREA NEXT TO KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CITATION ISSUED SEE #60 BELOW WARNED 2/5/2019 SEE REPORT#2261524

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE SEE REPORT#2261524 DATED 2/5/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED