ANTEPLI TURKISH GOURMET

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, LAMB, EGGS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE, ON TOP OF, NEXT TO AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT AND FRESH PREPARED VEGETABLES. SUCH AS RAW LAMB OVER CUT PREPARED ONIONS, RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP OF RTE HUMMUS, RAW CHICKEN OVER FRESH TOMATOES, RTE SLICED FRESH LEMONS TOUCHING A CONTAINER OF RAW MEAT. ENTIRE WALK-IN COOLER REARRANGED TO PROTECT FOODS PROPERLY DURING STORAGE AND CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED TCS FOODS HUMMUS AND YOGURT BASED SAUCE HELD INSIDE THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HUMMUS AT 56.6F, YOGURT SAUCE AT 55F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 46.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED THE ABOVE MENTIONED THREE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 65.5 WITH HUMMUS AT 56.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOOD SCOOPS NOTED WITH HANDLES INSIDE THE FOOD. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES INVERTED.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS, POTS, PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BLOCKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PREP TABLES OR PREP EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE UNUSED WALK-IN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, PROOF OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES, OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-7-24 REPORT #2598799. #47- 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT TEA PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED SOUP AT 46.9F,CHICKEN AT 46.4F,EGGS AT 45.5,YOGURTS AT 44.6F ALSO, IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE FRONT DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTER AREA:RICE PUDDINGS AT 50.0 F AND CHEESE CAKES AT 50.0 F,WHITE FLAN CAKE AT 45.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50#'S OF FOOD WORTH $850.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO COLD HOLD ALL (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR DESSERT COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.0F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHEESECAKES AND RICE PUDDINGS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE DURING INSPECTION.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT CORNERS NEXT TO STORAGE RACK AND BEHIND THE COOLERS AND CLUTTERED INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT WALK-IN-COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS OF STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE FRONT PREP/SERVICE COUNTERS AND INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS, AND DEEP FRYERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS/SESAME SEEDS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO,REPLACE SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UNUSED WALK-IN-COOLER/STORAGE AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE WASHROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE PUDDING, AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER SERVICE AREA WITH NO HAND WASHING SINK. AREA USED TO PACKAGE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT DRINK PREP AREA BLOCKED BY ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER, UNDERNEATH 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT PIECES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED GRIDDLE AREA WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS COVERED BY PLANTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PLANTS FROM WALLS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581130, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED INFESTATION OF PESTS WITH MORE THAN 10 ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 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.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY UPON ARRIVAL. WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE PUDDING, AND SLICED TOMATOES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RICE PUDDING WITH AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 7 POUNDS OF RICE PUDDING ($60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITH INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY. THE MENU HAS A DISCLAIMER, BUT REMINDER ASTERISKS DO NOT APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY INCLUDES DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 44-45 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE PREP COUNTER NEAR THE HAND WASHING SINK, AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; OBSERVED 8 FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT CARCASSES ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP IN REAR DOOR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO AVOID PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND KITCHEN AREA WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED RACKS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP; OBSERVED GRIDDLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS WITH SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR GRIDDLE WITH PLUMBING IN POOR REPAIR. WHEN THE FAUCET IS TURNED ON FOR HAND WASHING, WATER LEAKS ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN KITCHEN INCLUDING UNUSED GYRO MACHINE AND DIRTY UNUSED PLATES STORED ON SHELF NEAR DISH MACHINE; OBSERVED CLUTTER AND SEVERAL ITEMS IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY IEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2553401, DATED MARCH 24, 2022, INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO #55 TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP/ COOK AREA AND TO #57 TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTICATE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. OBSERVED SEVERAL MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/ COOK AREA; OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH 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

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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SYRUP ETC)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE AND QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, SALADS ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK IN REAR KITCHEN (BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT MAINTAINING PROPERLY. NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH 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

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

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT, SYRUP ETC)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE AND QUATS) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND HANDSINK (BY THE COOKING LINE) IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND IN POOR REPAIR. DRAINPIPE CLOGGED AND HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED INSIDE REAR AND IN FRONT STORAGE ROOMS. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (02-17-2021) ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING, BROKEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DINING ROOM.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.