TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT INSIDE OF A LARGE STEEL EMPTY CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECT AND WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID CONTAINER PRIOR TO ANY USE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (PORK) 68.4F AND 67.5F IN THE 2 DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE (MAXIMUM 7 DAYS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NO PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB CHOPPED LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATOES TO MAKE A TORTA, AND HE ALSO TOUCHED THE BREAD AND CARRIED THE SANDWICH WITH HIS BARE HANDS TO FINISH WRAPPING IT UP. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, AND THE BACK OF THE DRINK MACHINE, ALL IN THE FRONT COOK/COUNTER AREA ENCASE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA WITH DIRT, GRIME, AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2151098 3/28/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVING APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING UP STEAK AND PUSHING IT AROUND ON CUTTING BOARD WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN TAKING SEVERAL HAND FULLS OF STEAK AND PLACING IT ON A BUN AND TOPPING WITH CUT LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATOES AGAIN BARE HANDED AND THE SAME WITH MAKING THE TACOS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HANDRYER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM NOT WORKING FOR DRYING HANDS.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

UNWRAPPED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT RE-SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MIXED PEPPERS)BEING RESERVED. OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PEPPERS ON TABLE FROM A PREVIOUS CUSTOMER USAGE AND THEN THE MALE WAITER PICKED UP THE CONTAINER OF PEEPERS AND WENT TO REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA AND ADDED MORE PEPPERS ON TOP OF ALREADY USED PEPPERS AND RESERVED THEM TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER AT THE TABLE IN FRONT OF ME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO RESERVING OF UNWRAPPED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BREADED STEAK ON A TRAY STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.NO VISIBLE LEAKAGE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE,COVER AND STORE RAW FOODS BELOW COOKED FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS COTAMINATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

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. 8 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC)

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA ARE STAINED AND DUSTY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DON NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD/STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT THE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES. ALL PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN FRONT FRUIT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(BLENDERS, GRINDERS,TENDERIZERS ETC). REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIORS OF ALL SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS(DEAD INSECTS) FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT SWINGING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND SEAL ALL LARGE OPENINGS IN PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN REAR SECTION OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. RE-PAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDED LIGHTS WHERE MISSING. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINT(S).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT ENTRY EXIT DOORS FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR MAKING DOORS TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD/STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT THE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES. ALL PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN FRONT FRUIT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(BLENDERS, GRINDERS,TENDERIZERS ETC). REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIORS OF ALL SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS(DEAD INSECTS) FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT SWINGING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND SEAL ALL LARGE OPENINGS IN PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN REAR SECTION OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. RE-PAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDED LIGHTS WHERE MISSING. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINT(S).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: : MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERED RAW BEEF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TABLE AT 58.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS,TOTAL COST $25.00,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLTION 7-38-005 (A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER ,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES TO BE SOILED: THE SLICER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL, KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILES SO THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COOK LINE FRYERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIA GROWTH.