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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN PINK AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR OF ICE BIN, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED MICROWAVES IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NOT SET TO LOCATE WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE EASY TO LOCATE TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUOR ROOM STORAGE SHELVES MADE OF RAW WOOD. RESTORE SHELVES TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN(FRONT ICE PANEL AT BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DRAWER COOLER UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT: 2LB COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 56.3F; 2LB STEAKS AT TEMP OF 46.4F; 4LBOF RAW COD AT TEMP OF 49.2F; 1/2 LB CHEESE AT TEMP 44.5LBS; BOILED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 48.6F; 1.5 LB GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 44.4F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10, VALUE 70 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR DRAWER OF THE COLD UNIT UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REPAIR ISSUE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA, REPAIR ISSUE

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: ADDITIONAL FOOTNOTE IS NEEDED TO ADD ON AT MENU FOOTNOTE "COOKED TO ORDER". PREMISES SERVED:FRESH TUNA,HAMBURGERS,POACHED EGGS ETC.PRODUCTS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER PRODUCTS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES BETWEEN-USE STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND WALLS.KNIVES MUST BE STORED IN AT KNIFE RACK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GRIMES INSIDE THE CABINET OF FRYERS IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND SODA BOXES DISPENSER. BRICK WALLS ARE BROKE WITH ROUGH SURFACE AND CRUMBLE TO TOUCH IN BASEMENT AREA. BASEMENT IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,PREP AREA AND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,WALLS AND CEILING SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN METAL FLOOR INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER(BY THE DOOR),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN HALLWAY AT FIRST FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN AND BY THE DOOR THAT GOES TO THE EAST BAR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA. BUILD-UP GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE BARS:CORNERS AND AROUND PIPES,FOUL ODOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA,MUST PROVIDED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5-14-2019 REPORT #2288818 NOT VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER, IN FRONT OF IT WAS TWO FRAMES WITH DOCUMENTS COVERING THE SUMMARY REPORT. INSTRUCTED SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN *CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. *HAND WASHING SINK AT BACK BAR AREA. * HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR. *ALL EMPLOYEE/UNISEX SHARED RESTROOMS IN BACK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEES SHARED RESTROOMS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SAUCES, COOKED CHICKEN, WITH NO COVERS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE COVERS OR LIDDED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERS/LIDDED FOR FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE TO PROTECTION AGAINST CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO ENSURE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT SAID MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-025 CATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, COOKED CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INTACT COMMERCIALLY VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH THAWING IMPROPERLY IN COOLER, ON SITE IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER UNITS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE SEAL ON VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES OF FISH MUST BE BROKEN AND/OR FISH MUST BE REMOVED FROM VACUUM PACKAGE, THEN THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO BREAK SEAL AND/OR REMOVE FISH FROM VACUUMED SEALED PACKAGES AND THAW OUTSIDE OF PACKAGING UNDER REFRIGERATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD SHIELD/BARRIER AT REAR SALAD/EXPO STATION, ALONG HALLWAY AND ENTRANCE TO BACK PATIO AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATED SALAD/EXPO STATION AND/OR REPAIR/INSTALL PROPER FOOD SHIELD/BARRIER AT REAR SALAD/EXPO STATION TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 1 EXPIRED, 12/2016, CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. INFORMED SITE THAT CURRENT AND VALID SANITIZING TEST KIT IS NEEDED ON SITE TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATIONS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE/UNISEX SHARED RESTROOMS IN REAR BACK BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT BAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINES, FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AT SERVER STATION ADJACENT TO SALAD PREP AREA. FINISH WALLS IN MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS ON THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, FISH, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1948898, DATED 8/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #31; OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS. #37; THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38; THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN. #43; OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK KIN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR CON TAT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. CLEAN GREASE FROM THE STOVE, FRYER, AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT BAR, AND IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR THE ICE MACHINES, FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH, NON ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM WALL AT SERVER STATION ADJACENT TO SALAD PREP AREA. FINISH WALLS IN MANAGERS OFFICE IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL MORE LIGHTING IN SALAD PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NEAR 2-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND INK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING IN 2-COMP PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS, IN MANAGERS OFFICE, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WHITISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED PREP TOP COOLER IN COOK LINE HOLDING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46-48 DEGREES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORAGE UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF BRISKET, 53 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$35; HUMMUS, 47 DEGREES, 6 LBS/$30; CHEESE, 46-55 DEGREES, 4.5 LBS/$12; CHICKEN, 48-52 DEGREES, 6.5/$34; FISH, 51-55 DEGREES, 1 LB/$4. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED STRINGS OF DARK OILY STRANDS HANGING FROM THE SIDES OF THE LID AND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE SURROUNDING THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SO IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-010(B)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE VENT COVER NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED WHITISH SUBSTANCE ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SALAD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS MISSING FROM THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK NEAR THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP THAT IS CAUSING OILY LIQUID TO POOL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. NOTED THE BAR HAND SINK IS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO LIMIT MICROBIAL GROWTH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE ON INTERIOR. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MAIN BAR. MUST ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER ON FLOOR OF MAIN BAR. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS OF BACK BAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS OF BACK BAR. OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT NEAR SODA SYRUPS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FAN COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER WITHOUT HAIR TIED BACK. HAIR OF STAFF MUST BE TIED BACK WITH APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT.