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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,GRAIN,SPICES,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:INTERIOR OF COOLERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIME. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER, DIRTY POTS AND PANS. ---WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRTY, DUST AND FOOD STAINS AND PARTICLES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 45F, CHICKEN 50F, BEEF STEW 44.9F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $450.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TCS PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DISCARD DATE. SUCH FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMMED ON PREMISES, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES DISCARD THE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BY THE STOVE. ALSO NOTED SOME BOXES OF CUTLERY (UNUSED) BEING GNAWED INTO. NO FOOD PACKAGES WERE GNAWED INTO. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITER STATION. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED BOXES OF UNSED KITCHENWARE (SILVERWARE) STILL INSIDE BOXES GNAWED INTO BY PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SILVERWARE BEFORE USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND STORAGE UNITS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- --FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE AND GRIME. --FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRT AND STANDING WATER, DIRTY POTS AND PANS. ---WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRTY, DUST AND FOOD STAINS AND PARTICLES. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT BOTH WASHROOMS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT SITTING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WASHROOMS AND SITTING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. COOKED RICE AT 125F IN A LARGE COVERED POT, COOKED LAMB IN A LARGE COVERED POT UNDER THE COOKED RICE ON THE FLOOR AT 108.3F. COOKED PEANUT AND CURRY SAUCE IN A COVERED LARGE POT ON SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AT 59.1F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. YOGURT IN INDIVIDUAL TOGO CONTAINERS IN A LARGE BUS PAN ON SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AT 55.4F, RAW CHICKEN INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT 47.4F, ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS, HELD OVERNIGHT, NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO DATES OR LABELS OF ANY KIND ON PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS AND SAUCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS INCLUDING BEARD RESTRAINTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ON PREP SURFACES. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY KNIVES AND UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON DIRTY TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS AND IN CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: : MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS OR ANY STORED ITEMS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, ENTRANCE TO MOP SINK ROOM.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES SURROUNDING THE WASH BASIN OF THE HALLWAY HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS TELEPHONED AT THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED LATER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A LARGE GARBAGE CAN AND LARGE OVERSIZED POTS ON THE CAN. EMPLOYEE REMOVED. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES/POTS/UTENSILS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SOAPY WATER ONLY. SINK NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND NOT SANITIZING THE WASHED DISHWARES. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING AND SINK SET UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING COOKED TCS FOODS NOT HELD AT PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES:TOMATO BASED SAUCE 57.5F, COOKED LAMB 52.3, CHICKEN 62.6F, COOKED RICE 103.8F. FOODS STORED IN POTS ON PREP TABLES, UNLIT STOVES. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW: COOKED RICE INSIDE A COOLER AT 45.3F, EGGS ON SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 56.1F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS, HELD OVERNIGHT, NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. NO DATES OR LABELS OF ANY KIND ON PREPARED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS AND SAUCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS/PANS ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS/FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS INCLUDING BEARD RESTRAINTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: EXTREMELY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ON PREP SURFACES. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY KNIVES AND UTENSILS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON DIRTY TABLES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINERS AND IN CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR FOODS OR ANY STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GARBAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED DIRTY, FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTERED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, ENTRANCE TO MOP SINK ROOM.----NOTED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.-----EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.---NOTED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES SURROUNDING THE WASH BASIN OF THE HALLWAY HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DISHWASH AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AROUND DISHWASH AREA. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP, WASHROOMS, DINING ROOM)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN POTS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED LAMB (COOKED FROM LAST NIGHT) AT 79.0F, 78.9F, 82.7F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 600.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 35 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, HERBS, SPICES ETC)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE (2) WASHROOMS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE (OLD) WASHROOM.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER INSIDE REAR HVAC CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND THE KITCHEN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

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

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2578437 ISSUED ON 07-14-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. #38 - OBSERVED REAR DOOR OPEN. ALL OPENINGS TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM PEST ENTRY. #47 - OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #53 - OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN. FIXTURES CLEANED DURING INSPECTION. #55 - OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND DOORS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN COOKING AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALL DOORS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS.