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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Ice scoop stored in ice machine touching ice cubes, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: using foam cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Previous core violation #48 (No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install) from inspection report #2636497 dated on 5-8-26. Instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using string to hold utensils at drying rack, instructed to remove.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYINH PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE INTERNAL PANEL DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD CONTACT SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH HNADLES MISSING ON 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWSHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL NEW FOOD EMLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN A 2-DOOR COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, AND SALSA. MAINTAIN ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED DATE MARKS ON FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SALT AND SUGAR). THE MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAME.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE 1-DOOR FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT AND THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF NAPKINS AND SAUCE CONTAINERS 6" FROM THE FLOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AT FRONT GRILL AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL, STOVE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA, CLEAN UNDER UNUSED GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,CHICKEN,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 47.7F-52.0F,,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.4F,50LBS. COOKED CACTUS 45.0F-52.7F,40LBS. COOKED RICE 55.8F,55LBS. COOKED BEEF 50.4F-54.0F,35LBS. COOKED STEAK 47.1F,15LBS. PORK 69.4F-73.4F,5-GALLONS BEEF SOUP 47.5F AND 5- GALLONS CHICKEN SOUP 47.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 246 LBS. $1710.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF WALK IN COOLER AT 51.8F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . TECHNICIAN IS ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/29/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN SOILED CUTTING BOARDS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497720 4/2/21 NOT CORRECTED#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49-MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.#56- MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.