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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK LEAKS PROFUSELY FROM THE P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: SLABS OF RIBS SITTING IN A COMPARTMENT OF WATER OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. MAINTAIN SAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR STRIP IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR STRIP TO EFFECTIVELY RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER AND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS BY THE PIT WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS AND GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINK, PIT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED BY THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARBEQUE PIT, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED BY THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED BUCKETS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE BARBEQUE PIT, BOTTLES OF BLEACH STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS AND WALL BASES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED PACKS OF RIBS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEVERAL BAGS OF RIB TIPS IMPROPERLY THAWING ON ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DAMAGED SHELVING AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, PIT, PREP TABLES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANGS MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS AND WALL BASES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #59

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-9-24 REPORT #2589413 #54 OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AREA IS BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER: COOKED SAUSAGES AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. 9 BAGS OF SAUSAGES AT 10 LBS EACH. TOTAL COST $300 90 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BREAD CARTS IN REAR AREA, BENEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH SHELVES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TRAPPED, DEAD RODENT BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TAKING RIBS OFF THE GRILL, CUT, AND PUT THE RIBS IN A CONTAINER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS (WITHOUT CHECKING THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD), AND WAS ABOUT TO PUT THE CONTAINER OF TURKEY RIBS IN THE MICROWAVE TO HEAT UP RIBS. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE CUT RIBS BEFORE GOING INTO THE MICROWAVE WAS 105.2F. THERE WAS NO TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED ON SITE FOR TO SHOW THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD WHEN IT WAS ORIGINALLY PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REHEAT PREVIOUSLY COOKED FOODS TO ITS PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AND MUST SERVE AT A TEMPERATURE OF ATLEAST 135F FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. PRORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATIONS ABOVE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH A LINK SAUSAGES AND CHICKEN. THE RANGES OF THE TEMPERATURES OF THE FOOD FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WERE (54.9F-61.5F). MANAGER DISCARDED 12-15 ZIPLOC BAGS WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX 150 LBS. $350.00. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RIBS, AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A FREEZER BEING USED AS A REFRIGERATOR STORED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE LINKS) STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION; APPROXIMATELY 200-250 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW, INSIDE THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE SAME SAID FREEZER UNIT ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, BELOW ON THE INSIDE THE INTERTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEPFRYING UNITS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE AT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON BOTH LEVELS OF THE BLACK CART WHERE FOOD IS PREPARED ON TOP NEAR THE GRILL, ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE GRILL WHERE WOOD AND BOXES ARE STORED, AND AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ON THE FLOORS AND ON THE WOODEN PALLET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID DROPPINGS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN SAID LEAK.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT WORKING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/07/2022, REPORT #2560434 #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47 OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. #49 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 146.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENING IN FRONT BRICK WALL IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBIRS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, BASES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON CEILING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.