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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS PACKAGED CONTAINERS OF SEASONINGS, SALSA, GUACAMOLE, ETC DISPLAYED FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, ETC INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON DISPLAY COOLER IN SALES AREA., INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE ICE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN ICE FREEZER.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MEAT SLICER AND SAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.12 OBSERVED NO GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE FOR COLLECTION OF USED GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WASTE CONTAINER FOR USED GREASE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOLES AND MAKE SURFACE OF WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE LIVE FLIES IN BUTCHER AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FLIES, AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR ABATEMENT OF FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE FOR COLLECTION OF USED GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER WASTE CONTAINER FOR USED GREASE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR HOLES AND MAKE SURFACE OF WALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MILK, EGGS, SOUR CREAM, AND BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS (BREADING, SEASONINGS, HERBS) STORED IN MEAT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED TO STORE CARNITAS, TAMALES, CHICKEN, BEEF, DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO RSTORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/ STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILETROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: -204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MILK, EGGS, SOURCREAM, BOTH WALK IN COOLERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-601.11 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS (BREADING, SEASONINGS, HERBS ) STORED IN MEAT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 4-901.12 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT @ LEAST 50PPM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED TO STORE CARNITAS, TAMALES, CHICKEN, BEEF, DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO RSTORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/ STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILETROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREAPRING AND SERVING RAW MEAT, NACHO CHEESE, TAMALES, CHOPPED CANTALOUPE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. NOTED FOOD EMPLOYEE CHOPPING CANTALOUPE AND MANGO IN SAID PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSEREVD HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP/DISHWASING AREA SINK INACCESIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SINK BASIN FILLED WITH STRAINERS, KITCHENWARE, SCRUB BRUSHES, COFFE MUGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND UTILIZE HANDSINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREP CHICKEN ON WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN MEAT PREP WHILE PREPARING HORCHATA. NOTED FOOD HANDLER PLACE 4 CUT PARTS OF RAW CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAG AFTER PREPARING FOR CUSTOMER, THEN PLACE BAG OF CHICKEN INSIDE OF DISPLAY COOLER, PLACE PLASTIC WRAP ON TOP OF STORAGE CONTAINER CONTAINING HORCHATA AND PLACE INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT NEXT TO DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PREP RAW ANIMAL FOODS IN THE SAME SPACE AND AT THE SAME TIME AS READY TO EAT FOODS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATIOON OR CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING MILK, EGGS, SOURCREAM, BOTH WALK IN COOLERS CONTAINING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS (BREADING, SEASONINGS, HERBS ) STORED IN MEAT AND REAR PREP WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN MEAT PREP AREA ALONG WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHER ON FLOOR UNDER YELLOW STORAGE CART AS WELL AS ON EACH SHELVING UNITS, ALONGSIDE FREEZER UNIT STORED IN SAID AREA AND ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INSIDE SANITIZER BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AT @ LEAST 50PPM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY STORE BAGS USED TO STORE CARNITAS, TAMALES, CHICKEN, BEEF, DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO RSTORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS/ STORAGE CONTAINERS ONLY.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED TOILETROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH BAGS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECEPTACLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SALSA, COOKED SWEET POTATOES, AND PUMPKIN)NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5 LBS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS(PAPRIKA, ONION ) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVE STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS IN STORE AND BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY COOLERS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/16/23, REPORT#2585297 AS FOLLOWS: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN PREP LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSER FAN COVER IN THE WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAR LIQUID POOLING ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.