THE ORIGIN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 2 PANS GOAT MEAT AT 117F AND 113F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (GOAT, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, SOUP ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF CUT LETTUCE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND BOWL OF FISH STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD IN BASEMENT WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE OF 09/09/2026 DISCOVERED ON 09/18/2026. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH EXPIRATION DATE OF 7 DAYS FROM ORIGNAL PREPARATION DATE AND TO DISPOSE OF ITEMS UPON EXPIRATION OR SIGNS OF SPOILAGE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE LADLES AND COOKING SPOONS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN USES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS TO HAVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE ANIMAL BLOOD BUILD-UP ON FLOORS OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED Edit

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AVAILABLE IN BAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, HOT WATER AT @ LEAST 100F,SOAP AND PAPAERTOWEL. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER SANITIZING STENGTH BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON THE FAR-LEFT IN BAR FAUCET NECK LEAKING. NOTED 1ST STALL TOILET IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLED SURFACES IN WALLS BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS WHERE GLASSWARE IS STORED., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN CORNERS AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS.NOTED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSETS AS WELL AS FRONT STORAGE AREA BEHIND SWINGING SERVICE DOORS CONNECTED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECCESARY AND UNUSED ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ADEQUATE CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSEREVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR BASMENT STORAGE AREA NEAR STORED KITCHENWARE AND UTILITY SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.