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SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BURGER PATTIES OVERFLOWING IN A CONTAINER ON COOKS LINE COOLER STORED INBETWEEN AND TOUCHING ON BOTH SIDES RAW READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES. LETTUCE AND TOMATOES DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW BEEF AWAY FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS OR ON STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WOODEN FLOOR PALLETS ON COOKS LINE AND CHICKEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AND ENCRUSTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER ORDER AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED OR CONVERT EXISTING ONE COMPARTMENT SINK TO A HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. POWER ROUTER AND POWER WASHER MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND DOOR.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED IN A PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE AND ON SIDE LEDGE OF SAME SUCH AS COOKED ONIONS 101.1F, COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE 88.0F,COOKED BACON 84.5F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 4LBS. $25.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS FOOD HANDLER NOT WASHING HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION HAD JUST MADE A PIZZA FROM SCRATCH ,WIPED HIS HANDS ON SOILED APRON THEN WENT OVER TO THE PREP TABLE WHERE CUT LETTUCE WAS AND GRABBED A HEAD OF LETTUCE AND STARTED CUTTING IT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS, OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WAS TAKING SEVERAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO WALK IN COOLER TOUCHING DOOR HANDLES ALSO CAME BACK OUT AND GRABBED A HANDFULL OF MUSHROOMS AND START CUTTING THEM TO PUT ON PIZZA.ALSO ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER FROM THE FRONTLINE WENT TO THE TOILETROOM,HANDLED THE DOORKNOB WENT BACK UP FRONT TO PREP AREA,I FOLLOWED BEHIND HIM AND HE GRABBED A KNIFE TO CUT A SANDWICH,HE DIDN'T STOP AT HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOM TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO BE AWARE OF FOOD HANDLERS HYGIENIC PRACTICES ON A DAILY BASIS & IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE SINGLE SERVING PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES UP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAMTABLE LIDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE & SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AT HOOD,SODA MACHINE,INTERIOR OF FRYERS,WOOD PLATFORMS IN PREP AREAS,NEON SIGN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & LOOSE WALLBASES AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR,DAMAGED CAULKING AT SOME WINDOWS IN DINING AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS & DINING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDLES/KNOB TO HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAM TABLE AND RESEAL/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, KITCHEN AREA,

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR BY STORAGE AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL COOKED BEEF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDLES/KNOB TO HOT HOLDING LIDS AT STEAM TABLE, AND RESTRICT USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Two compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to remove plumbers puddy and weld sink.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Storage shelves under prep tables, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor inside walk-in cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Coils inside walk-in freezer has ice build-up. Instructed to defrost and remove ice.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER. NOTED HAMBURGER AT 48.9F, CUCUMBER SAUCE AT 48.4F, MAYONNAISE AT 47.4F STORED INSIDE (TOP) PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 32.2F INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO FOUND SAUSAGE FOR PIZZA AT 58.2F STORED INSIDE (TOP) PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.4F IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 7.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A).

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 REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING, CLEAN AND RECAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR (PIZZA) AREA.

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. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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 USE PROPER SCOOP OR LADLE FOR SAUCE AT PREP COOLER. NOTED SMALL CUP USED FOR SCOOPING.

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 TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ALSO INTERIOR SURFACE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE.-----MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OF GREASE DUMPSTER, NOTED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND OPENING.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND FREEZER.