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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-904.11 OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM ONLY 2019 AND IS NOT UP TO DATE WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION: RECORD OF VISITS FROM THIS YEAR (2022), MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE CURRENT YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-18-2021 INSPECTION # 2493077. VIOLATION 53. FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE. VIOLATION 55.FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-09. MISSING CEILING TILES REPLACED AT MEN AND WOMAN'S RESTROOM DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT WOMEN RESTROOM.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON DRYING RACKS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMITT SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE.(WATERLINE). MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS THAI FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED CEILING TILES IN DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW EXPIRED, 10/2016. MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALKING COOLER, FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD TO STORE FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, MENS TOILET ROOM, AND THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS, REPAIR PEELING PAINT, AND REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN ON THE NORTH WALL, WITH A SEVERE PIPE LEAK. ALSO, THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY STACKED UP BUCKETS AND SINK FILLED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WAS MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM DESSERTS NEED A LABEL OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, RESTAURANT NAME AND ADDRESS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AT REACH IN COOLER NEAR REGISTERS. REPLACE GLASS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER RICE COOKER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS NEXT TO AND BEHIND COOKING FRYERS AND WOKS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT CONTAINING FOOD STORAGE WITH LIGHTS NOT SHEILDED. PROTECT LIGHTS WITH SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen areas, dining areas, shall be repaired/sealed.