T & K AFRICAN KITCHEN AND GROCERY STORE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-303.11(B)OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED THE FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A FOOD GRADE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHWARE, UTENSILS, AND FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. (SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMP. SINK) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES NOT WORKING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PROBE STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM & IN BETWEEN PALLETS, DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA-UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER, ON SALES FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/21/2023. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS (100-120F) AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (110-120F). PRIORITY VIOLATION) 7-38-030(C)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ISNTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF OPEN TOXIC RODENTICIDE PELLETS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. (PRIORITY 7-39-015)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH NAME OF BUSINESS, ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER AND INGREDIENTS.

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR,DISH & FOOD SHELVING UNITS.ADJACENT STORAGE ROOM ON & IN BETWEEN PALLETS,DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA-UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES,HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON SALES FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.OBSERVED NESTING MATERIAL IN BETWEEN PALLET IN STORAGE AREA.ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/8/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SURFACES AT COUNTER OF KITCHEN.MUST REPLACE MISSING GLASS LID ON CHEST FREEZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STOVE, STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR,SINKS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT SINKS. DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALLS & HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER,DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND REPLACE DRAIN COVER.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK AREA AND KEEP DRY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES AND DISHES FROM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WINDOW IN THE FRONT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE NEW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CFM MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN WATER BOTTLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGE TO ALL LABEL ALL CHEMICALS WHEN STORED IN SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 INCH GAP OR MORE ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EACH COMPARTMENT MUST A STOPPER FOR A TOTAL OF 3 STOPPERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST EFFECTIVELY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXTREME ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND OLD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF UTILITY SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL DUMPSTER NOT A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO ACCOMODATE WASTE ACCUMULATION. PROIRITY FOUNDATION. 7-39-020(B).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN PREP AREA AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR LEADING TO STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PATCH/SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.