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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD WITHOUT LABELS IN ALL COOLERS. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HOME MADE FRUIT FLY TRAPS IN UTILITY ROOM AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUTCTED TO REMOVE AND THAT ALL PEST CONTROL DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS/ INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RACKS OF UNCOVERED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER FOOD ITEMS WITH A FOOD GRADE LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILD-UP, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM #136. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED HANDSINK IN BREAK ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILD-UP, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM #136. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED HANDSINK IN BREAK ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (PHOTOCOPIES AND PICTURES NOT ALLOWED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME BUILD-UP, IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR DOCK WHERE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON DISHMACHINE IN ROOM 136 NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH A WASH TEMPERATURE AT LEAST 160F AND A SANITIZING TEMPERATURE OF 180F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED HANDSINK IN BREAK ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAR AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM #136. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUTCED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E)// OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACINE (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15// OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM #174. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11// OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS NEAR REAR DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE AT TIME OF REINSPECTION FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# 2619662 CONDUCTED ON 6/25/2025: (10) OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING SINK IN ROOM #173(BENTO PREP ROOM). NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, AND HOT WATER WAS OBSERVED AT 140.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). THE ENGINEER ON SITE ADJUSTED THE WATER TEMPERATURE TO 109.2 F. MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (PHOTOCOPIES AND PICTURES NOT ALLOWED). PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING SINK IN ROOM #173(BENTO PREP ROOM). NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND HOT WATER IS OBSERVED AT 140.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (ALTERNATIVE HANDWASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN ROOM).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACINE (NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN ROOM #174. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN WALLS NEAR REAR DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT SINK AT ROOM 185. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BOX STORED ON FLOOR OF SMALL SUPPLY CLOSET NEAR ICE MACHINE 2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED URINAL IN WASHROOM NEAR LOCKER ROOM NOT FLUSHING(EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO TWO TOILETS IN SAME WASHROOM ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR URINAL IN WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.