TNT RAMEN

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LEGDE GOING DOWN THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. NOTED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN BAIT(RAT POISON) SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE POP COOLER AND IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY CONTAIN POISON. CITATION ISSUE #7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-13-15 REPORT#1527818 (45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED A FEW PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED OPENING ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN THE DINNING AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK,FOOD HANDLER WENT TO EXPOSED HAMDSINK TO FINISH WASHING HANDS DURING INSPECTION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIOMENT

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ,IMSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TP PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN GROCERY BAGS IN BASEMENT FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS. THE USE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IS PROHIBITED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOIL ON THE COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING UP THE STORAGE SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SWAL, ALSO BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BELOW REAR MICROWAVE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE UN USED RESTAURANT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT BAR/JUCING AREA WITHOUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UNUSED RESTAURANT/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL/PAINT RAW STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP POT AND PANS AND LOWER SHELF BEHIND BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 4 STORAGE TABLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR.3 ARE RAW WOOD,AND 1 HAS PEELING PAINT/RUSTY.MUST REPAIR

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM FRONT COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT BAR COOLER, MICROWAVE, REAR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED LEAKING P-TRAP IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Must paint raw wood shelves on prep tables and remove all foil from prep tables/cooking equipments and detail clean objects.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Must detail clean fan covers in coolers and interior of cooler behind front bar.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must remove cardboard from walk in cooler floors and elevate all items stored in walk in cooler 6" off the floor. Must also, seal floor by front bar in dining area.