THE LITTLE CORNER SNACK SHOP

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE (READY TO EAT FOOD). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN HANDWASH BOWL AND WALL IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT CERTIFIED FROM ANSI FOOD SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED AND HAVE ALL NAMES PRINTED OUT AND ON PREMISES.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, STEAK, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING, AND FAN VENT COVERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE HOOD VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPEMNT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOOD VENTS SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED, AND MAINTAINED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN)AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AND SOME MICE DROPPINGS AT CORNER WALL BASE AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH DATE, NAME OF PRODUCT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. ALSO MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER AND ON WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK OR A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LID AT THE ICE CREAM FREEZER BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN, ALSO NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CHEST ICE CREAM FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (INCLUDING DRAIN), BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING OF SAME, VENTS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTS AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARD COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS.

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO AIR GAP/BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR 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. INSTRUCTED CLEAN STAINS ON CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT ICE MACHINE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,OR OTHERWISE COVER WITH LID , PLASTIC OR FOIL AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN UP LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CUTTING BOARD SIDE. REPAIR HANDLE MISSING ON STAND UP FREEZER DOOR,AND DAMAGED LID COVER OF FLOOR FREEZER BY REACH IN CHEF COOLER AT KITCHEN.

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 CLAEN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER AND STOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD,VENT AT ENTRANCE TO OFFICE BY FRONT SOUP SERVING AREA,REMOVE PLANT & OTHER THINGS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN;CANNOT USE AS A STORAGE DEVICE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP.SINK, IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA, AND IN GIRLS RESTROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH SECTION AND IN THE OFFICE 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILE BY WINDOW IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, TOO SHADY.

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. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING ON DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3COMP.SINK.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION REPORT #339253 DATED 11.1.10.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180 F. FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE ALL DISHES/UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #63780-17. WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240. COURT DATE 12.9.10 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112 AT 10AM.

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. PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN PREP AREA.

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. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WARMER ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER AND ON CEILING VENTS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.

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. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR COFFEE STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED. MUST REPAIR.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR SHOES, PURSES, COATS ETC AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

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. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER, STEEL, VACUUM CLEANERS, DEBRIS, PAPERS OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRS AND INSIDE ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND SCATTERED AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items no properly dated/labeled in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers, walk in cooler.

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. caulking in men's bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repair/replaced. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear, dining areas shall be repair/replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in prep area shall be provided. light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning., exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. excess debris and clutter in rear storage area room shall be removed.