VEE-VEE'S AFRICAN RESTAURANT

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORED ON TOP THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.7F, 57.5F AND 59.5F;COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 54.7F.ONE CONTAINER OF WHITE COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 94.4F, BLACK EYE PEAS AT TEMP OF 64.7F.ALSO FOUND RAW BEEF IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 70F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 64.4F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 41 VALUE 330.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77796-11

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,UNIT IN USE. OBSERVED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE WAS A TRAY WITH WASHED GLASSES,TO THE RIGHT OF DISHMACHINE ON DRAIN BOARD WERE CLEAN DISHES. PER MANAGER STATEMENT BUSINESS HAD A PARTY.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100PPM.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77796-11.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON TOP THE LID OF CONTAINERS. ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT HOT WATER TANK STORAGE /FOOD STORAGE.APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED ,OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED AND MESH IS BROKEN,MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-39-020 HOOOO77797-12

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE OR RE-PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNIT(IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION / HOOD.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE DEAD BULB AT SAME AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO GET COLD WATER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS, URINAL BOWLS, AND TOILET TANKS IN RESTROOMS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON 2NDFL.STORAGE ROOM,AND AT 1STFL FRONT MUSIC AREA UNDER TABLES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD PLASTIC BAGS OR IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.DO NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN FOR THE DISH MACHINE WHICH PROVIDES TO MUCH SOAP,HOWEVER THE SANITIZE SOLUTION STRENGTH IS 100 PPM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CARPET THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(THE SEAMS ARE BROKEN),CARPET IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OFTEN OR REPLACE IT.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.9.10

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTEDON 6.9.10.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND BAGS OF DRIED FOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND TAPIOCA, DRIED CRAWFISH CAYENNE PEPPER, OKRA LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEAN CAKE AND MOIST MINCED MELON. ALSO FOUND HERBS OHA, ODO AND UNTAZI. OWNER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE INVOICES. ONE BAG HAD AN AIRLINE STICKER AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ONLY FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TOTAL WEIGHT: 30 LBS VALUE $ 300. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #58437-11

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE OF MEASURED 80.3 DEGREES F AND 80 DEGREES ON TEMPREATURE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. CITATION 58437-11

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONDESATION FROM INTERIOR TOP. REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR SOURCE OF STAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL ALL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WOOD AND METAL FROM DUMPSTER AREA IN REAR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 2 LBS JERK CHICKEN, 1 LB OF RICE ON PREP TABLE AND 2 LBS COOKED FISH IN SAUCE, 1/2 LB BEANS IN 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6-73.3 DEGREES F. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 1/2 LBS, VALUE $20. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. DISCUSSED PROPER LOG KEEPING. CITATION # 58217-16

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE IN DISH MACHINE. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH ALL UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS IN REFRIGERATERS/FREEZERS AND DRY FOODS STORED IN BUCKETS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE REPAIRED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.