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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS, SUCH AS PIZZA, WERE PREPARED FROM 9:30 AM TO 10:00 AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REAR "COCA-COLA" COOLER CONTAINING CREAM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSITE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND BROKEN BATTERY-OPERATED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH ITEMS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HOT WATER KNOB ON 1 OF 2 FAUCETS IN WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2604736 DATED 10/16/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN, IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (UNREADABLE) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN THE KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR TEST STRIPS/STICKERS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS/PLATES (HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH GAUGE READING 185F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SURFACE TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS OR IRREVERSIBLE (SURFACE) REGISTERING THERMOMETER TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE BASEMENT LIQUOR/PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER (STORAGE) IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEHIND GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LITTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH INCOMPLETE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2549272 ISSUED ON 02-02-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #36 - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS WALK-IN COOLERS. #48 - OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN BASEMENT PREPARATION ARE TOO LARGE FOR THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING #53 - OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR OFFICE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING FOR THE DOOR TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SELF CLOSING. #55 - OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DIRT. ALSO WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN USED FOR DRY STORAGE HAD STAINS AND DIRT. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AT THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. MUST POST SIGNAGE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT SET UP AT THIS TIME UNABLE TO VERIFY SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. TAGGED FOR NON-USE AND INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND OPERATIONAL.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS WALK-IN COOLERS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ENTRAPPED IN MOUSE TRAP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND ENSURE THERE ARE NO DEAD RODENTS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: NO SPLASH-GUARD BETWEEN BAR HAND SINK AND UTENSIL RACK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH-GUARD.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE MIXING BOWL IN BASEMENT PREPARATION ARE TOO LARGE FOR THREE COMPARMTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR LOCATED IN BASEMENT NEAR OFFICE NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPRING FOR THE DOOR TO ENSURE THAT IT IS SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, KEEP CLEAN ,ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AND BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT WITH STAINS AND DIRT. ALSO WALLS AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN USED FOR DRY STORAGE HAD STAINS AND DIRT. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL LOCATED IN THE STORAGE ROOM AT THE NORTH EAST SIDE OF DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WALK-INS.