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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, BEEF, POTATOES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED; INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST CONTACT CDPH FOR REINSPECTION WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND PROPERLY MAINTAINS A SANITIZER READING BETWEEN 50-200 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU IDENTIFYING WHICH FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND ASTERICKS NEXT TO FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EGGS, STEAK, BURGERS, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM DUMP SINK FAUCET IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTERS AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS BETWEEN COOKING AND FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( eggs, deli meat...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. observed a food handler at front prep line handling bread, sliced tomatoes and cheese to assemble sandwiches with bare hands. instructed manager not handle ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. priority violation 7-38-010.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to install.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS foods haled at improper temperature, Found 5 lbs of cooked rice held in a rice cooker at 101.4f, rice was made a day before and kept in cooker overnight. no PH testing on site no document for rice acidity level from food lab. instructed manager to keep TCS foods held at proper temp or provide proof barrier for keeping rice safe. priority violation 7-38-005. rice discarded valued at $15.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: refer to violation #22.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF HAM AT 49.6F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 3LBS AT $15. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FLOUR, RICE AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN BULK CONTAINERS BY THE DRY STORAGE STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 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: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ND MAINTAIN.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND 50 LBS OF PORK,BEEF, CHICKEN, AND ONIONS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER PACKAGED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED MACHINE ONSITE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT APPROVED VARIANCE IS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SPECIALIZE PROCESSES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: FOUND 50 LBS OF PORK,BEEF, CHICKEN, AND ONIONS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER PACKAGED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD USING A REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. OBSERVED MACHINE ONSITE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT APPROVED VARIANCE IS REQUIRED TO CONDUCT SPECIALIZE PROCESSES ONSITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. (SEE VIOLATION #29)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOORS, NEAR DUMPSTER. DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LEAKY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MOUNTED ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND BAR, AND UNDER THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: - OBSERVED NO PHYSICAL CLEAN-UP KIT ON SITE; FOR THE FACILITY'S WRITTEN VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN-UP POLICY/PROCEDURE PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASH SINKS PROVIDING INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINK(62.8F), GUEST MEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASH SINKS(88.2F), FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK(94.6F). ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY HAS PROVIDED ALL HANDWASH SINKS TO HAVE ADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. -

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - OBSERVED NO HAND-SOAP PROVIDED AT THE BAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREA'S HANDWASH SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST PROVIDE READILY AVAILABLE HAND-SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; FACILITY PROVIDED HAND-SOAP AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. -

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF A PINK/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE FROM ICE MACHINE AND DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE (160F) AFTER THE FINAL RINSE IN THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN . -

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FRONT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF.