WEST INDIES INTERNATIONAL

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BAKING PANS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH SEVERE RUST/ BURNT RESIDUE, SEVERELY DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID BAKING PANS AND RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE THE METAL SHELVING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2311813 09/05/2019 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. PREVIOUS REPORT NOT CORRECTED BY DATE GIVEN OF 11/27/2019

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS HANGING ON PIPE ON WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PUT AWAY PROPERLY AND TO USE PROPER DRYING METHOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2311813 09/05/2019 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. PREVIOUS REPORT NOT CORRECTED BY DATE GIVEN OF 11/27/2019

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS,ETC ON SITE IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE BAKING PREP AREA,ETC), 9- LIVE GNATS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, 3- LARGE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ONLY SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS/ CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ALONG FENCE AND GARBAGE CAN. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PAINT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF RESTAURANT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE ITEMS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID CLUTTER.