BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.0F AND CHICKEN BREAST AT 56.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION25 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT COST ABOUT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MEAT THAWING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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 A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH SANITATION MANAGER TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL AND LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE REAR DISH AREA AND IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2573141 DATED: 3/24/2023; #47 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #49 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL ITEMS INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMEN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK THROUGHOUT FACILITY(RESTROOM, PREP, REAR DISH AREA). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDDRYING PROVISION MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK TO BE INACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. FILLED WITH BOXES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR LEADING TO EXTERIOR EXIT TO BE RIPPED AND TORN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562011 DATED: 8/11/22 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS; #49 OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51 OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. #55 OBSERVED DARK STAINED CEILING TILES JUST ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. #56 OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND THE FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW. #58 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK ONE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO BRING ALL VIOLATIONS INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE SIDES AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINED CEILING TILES JUST ABOVE THE TOILET ROOM DOOR (POSSIBLE MOLD) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND THE FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS IN A RISK ONE FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED SLICER EQUIPMENT INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND A DOLLIE IN FRONT OF SAME WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS (SLICING OF TOMATO).MANAGER REMOVED EQUIPMENT DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICE.TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (SLICING TOMATO)MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 1- DOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN WALL ABOVE ELECTRICAL BOX,A CUT OUT IN WALL USED A PASS-THRU TO OTHER BUSINESS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR IS SEPERATING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Backflow preventer not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN