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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND THE MAIN PREP LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14--OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. OBSERVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHOD USED ON SITE TO STORE RIBS LOCATED IN 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE HACCP PLAN ON SITE APPROVED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE OBTAINED BY CITY OF CHICAGO HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/2/2022, REPORT #2552447. #58--OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COLESALW, COOKED RICE, AND POTATO SALAD) LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FRONT 1-DOOR COOLER HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND A PACKAGE OF RAW PORK SUBMERGED IN WATER WITH NO RUNNING WATER, THAWING, IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. FOUND NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL LICENSE WITH AN IDPH 051 NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER AND ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/2020 REPORT #2454186 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #39 (3-307.11) MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK). VIOLATION #47 (4-101.17) OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPPED. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. MUST POST CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK, ONLY HOT WATER. WHEN COLD WATER HANDLE TURNED, NO WATER COMES OUT OF FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR HAND SINK TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION (TO ITEMS INSIDE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED ON WALLS NEAR POTATO CUTTING MACHINE. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND LIQUID LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER LEFT AND MIDDLE BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR TO MAKE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FUNCTION PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DISCARD ANY ITEMS NOT IN USE, AND MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION # 2268735, DATED 2/28/19. MUST POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.