JEFFERSON TAP AND GRILLE AND THE LOFT

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Insect control device located above prep table in main kitchen, instructed to relocate.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice buckets kept on floor at main kitchen, Instructed to keep off floor.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker interior surface not clean inside, gray film noted on upper panel, instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP ON THE ICE BIN, WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS (2ND FLOOR) BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP ON THE ICE BIN, WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED LOCATED AT THE UPSTAIRS BAR ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2567619 CONDUCTED ON 11/28/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. (#58) 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMENS BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEGS ON DRAIN-BOARD CONNECTED TO THE DISH-MACHINE AND BROKEN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLES AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS; AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, STORED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. CHICKEN BREAST, 49.3F, 7 LBS, $20 SLICED & DICED TOMATOES, 55F, 5 LBS, $7 COOKED CHICKEN WINGS, 57F, 10 LBS, $20 RAW STEAK, 47F, 1 BS, $5 GROUND TURKEY, 47F, 1 LBS, $5 GROUND BEEF, 50F, 8 LBS, $10 POTATOES, 50F, 8 LBS, $10 EGGS, 47F 1 LBS $2 BACON, 51F, 2 LBS, $5 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERATURE OF 51F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE ROOM, BEHIND BARS ON MAIN LEVEL AND 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEGS ON DRAIN-BOARD CONNECTED TO THE DISH-MACHINE AND BROKEN HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN THE FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND BEHIND THE BARS. ALSO, CLEAN DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed several potentially hazardous food stored in cook line reach in coolers without proper labels and dates. Informed manager that once items are prepared and stored for more than 12 hours must provide dates and labels. Instructed manager to provide dates and labels. Must maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed rust on exterior surface of grease trap in rear dish washing area. Instructed manager to remove rust and a ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed hand sanitizer unit above exposed hand sink between 3 comp sink and dish machine. Informed manager to remove to ensure proper hand-washing at all times. Maintain at all times. Observed interior surface of freezer unit located between prep line and cook line broken and cracked. Also observed freezer gaskets broken and in poor repair. Instructed manager to repair and/or replace freezer unit. Maintain it all times. Observed raw wood shelving in liquor storage room in basement dry storage area. Informed the manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and maintained at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed brown mold like substance on interior surface of beverage dispensing holding unit at front bar. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times. Observed dried beer and food debris on wire shelving racks as well excessive dust build up fan covers in beverage walk in cooler. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing light shield in dry storage/laundry room in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Observed 6 x 6 in hole in ceiling of dry storage/laundry room in basement area. Instructed the manager to repair and maintain at all times.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed clutter and debris, buckets, plastic crates, etc store on floor between beverage walk in cooler and main walk in cooler in basement storage area. Instructed manager to organize, remove any unnecessary items and elevate items at least 6 inch off the floor to prevent pest harborage and assist with housekeeping of said area. Maintain at all times.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed plastic wrapped around drain stoppers in 3 compartment sink on 2nd level bar. Must remove plastic and provide properly functioning drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Observed cardboard used as a liner on shelves in kitchen on main floor. Must remove. Cardboard is not permitted for use as a liner. Observed raw wood on wall above 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must seal or paint. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain all.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed standing water on floor near floor drain for walk in coolers in basement. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed drain line from walk in coolers in disrepair. The drain line has a large gap and water is escaping from line before it reaches the drain. Must repair and maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE AREAS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OILY RESIDUE ON THE WIRE RACK TO THE LEFT OF THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND OIL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DRAIN LINE FROM THE BASEMENT DEHUMIDIFIER DOES NOT FULLY REACH THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THE DRAIN LINE SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILD UP IN THE COOK LINE FREEZER AND THE BASEMENT UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE WALK IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WALLS, ONE APPROX. 1 SQ.FT LARGE, THE OTHER APPROX. 12"X6" LARGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALLS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING WHERE WATER LEAKS INTO THE BASEMENT HALLWAY WHEN THE SINK IS DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. THE HAND SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR IS CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. ALSO, NOTED PIPES UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY STORE IN USE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED. ALSO CHANGE SOILED WASH CLOTHS AS NEEDED.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PRIOVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.