NOODLES IN THE POT

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE; ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PANEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON LOWER SHELF IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT DUST /DEBRIS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINK NEXT TO SIDE DOOR AND THE BETWEEN THE 1-COMP AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY BASE OF FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ON BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER WITH CHUNKS OF ICE STUCK ON WALLS OF FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW DRY AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT TO A SMOOTH FINISH.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT COURT YARD AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCT MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALL OF WALK IN COOLER,CEILING,WALLS IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO ADJACENT DOOR TO APARTMENTS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1948453 7/29/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.#35-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINE,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED LID BENT IN UP RIGHT POSTION ALONG THE BACK AND BROKEN AROUND THE ROD MAKING THE LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST RODENT PROOF LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLES IN PREP AREA,REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE & DISH RACKS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN PREP AREA NEAR GLASS SIDE DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR AND SIDE DOOR.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED NOODLES 46.6F, EGGS 58.7F, TOFU 46.5F, SERVICE COOLER), CHICKEN ((COOKED) 52.1F,(UNCOOKED 49.6F)), NOODLES 45.5F,BROCCOLI 45.7F, SHRIMP 61.3F, (WALK IN COOLER). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE PICKING UP SPRING ROLLS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER WITH OUT USING GLOVES OR FORK OR TONGS (BARE MINIMUM CONTACT).INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR TONGS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MAKER. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AND TUBE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1401841 DATED 3/11/14. #30-INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.#32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,(CAULK WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE LADIE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.