GIBSON'S

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP THAWING UNDER RUNNING WATER, NOT FULLY SUBMERGED. INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOOD ITEMS UNDER RUNNING WATER SUCH THAT LOOSE PARTICLES ARE AGITATED AND REMOVED IN OVERFLOW AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD COVER ABOVE DISH MACHINE ON THE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS, HEAVILY BENT AND NO LONGER EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2ND FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA VENTILATION HOOD COVER AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN EASILY-CLEANABLE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS food held at improper temperature, found a large 20 quart container of Lobster bisque soup at 52.3f, soup container placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Instructed manager to keep all cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. Soup discarded valued at $100. Priority violation 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: Improper cooling method of thick soup that is kept tightly covered in a large 20 quart container in walk-in cooler. Instructed to use smaller containers and cover loosely to facilitate cooling down. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: Open drinks for staff above clean utensils, Instructed to keep away.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: High Temp conveyor dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse, maximum temp at 142f at dish surface. Instructed to provide proper sanitizer temperature at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food not labeled, (sugar, salt....) instructed to instructed to label.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly traps mounted above food prep tables, instructed to remove. No insect control devices can be placed above open food nor clean utensil.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed Hand wash sink at bar prep area, found a cutting board placed on top on hand wash sink while the bar tender preparing drinks and condiments, Instructed manager to keep all hand wash sinks accessible. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: No variance on site for vacuum packaging raw meat, found 2 lbs of portioned 6-7 oz raw beef in walk-in cooler that was vacuumed packaged on site for more than 48hrs. No package date on bags. Instructed manager to discontinue using vacuum packaging machine until obtaining proper variance for the office of CDPH. food discarded valued at $200.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing and staking, Instructed to air dry.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: Observed a dish washer loading soiled dishes in dish machine then wiping hands with soiled towel and then picking up clean dishes after. Instructed manager to have employees wash hands when required. Priority violation 7-38-010.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food not labeled ( flour, salt...) instructed to label.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 40 live fruit flies at 2nd FL kitchen, instructed to eliminate insects activity, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (A)

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop placed in ice bin above ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Multi-use utensils not air dried after washing, found several deli cups stack while wet.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Observed a staff member drying wine glasses with a cloth towel, instructed not use cloth in drying utensils.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER DIRECTED EMPLOYEES TO SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES WHILE ON SITE. COS

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT WORKING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CAME ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHINICAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHROOMS (EMPLOYEES AND CUSTIOMERS).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 67F LOCATED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED ON 3RD FLOOR.ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93F LOCATED ON 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIOIRITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND SHELLSTOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED ON TAG OR LABEL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND 2 OUT OF 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED ON THIRD FLOOR FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER 150 LBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58F - 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINNIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS - Comments: FOUND STEAK LEFT OUT ON SPEED RACK LOCATED ON HOT LINE 70F.MANAGER STATES THAT STEAK IS HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE FROM 11 AM TO 1:00 PM DURING LUNCH SERVICE BEFORE COOKED. FOUND NO TIME STAMP LOCATED ON SAID BEEF ALSO NOTED NO PROCEDURE FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND TIME STAMP NEEDED FOR TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PRESET TABLEWARE ON TABLES IN DINING AREA ON 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO COVER IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP STORED ON CUBES AT BAR ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: DISPOSABLE PLASTIC SPOONS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PRIPER UTENSILS.