TOMMY'S ON HIGGINS

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT INCORRECT ON MENUS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CORRECTED ON SITE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD TO THE RIGHT OF CUTTING BOARD AT COLD HOLD UNIT AND NEAR POTATO SLICER. RAW WOOD IS NOT PERMITTED. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS AND IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTEMNT SINK IN KITCHEN SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL MOPS NEEP BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE, CHEST FREEZERS, SODA SYRUPS AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT. SHELVES, WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENTS ARE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CEILING TO PROTECT FOOD FROM DIRT AND DUST.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS AND WALL MOUNTED POTATO CUTTER COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLUSH BOX COVER AND LOOSE URINAL HANDLE IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2453283 DATED 10/13/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR (FRONT AND IN REAR BAR).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED DRAINPIPE FROM KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/SEAL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (COMPLETE) CERTIFICATE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE FLOOR TILES). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, (2) BAR AND MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM).

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD DTORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DESCRIPTION OF CHEMICALS ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN THE WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED (CORRECTED ON SITE - PLUMBER ON SITE SEE COMMENTS)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AND FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND DEAD INSECT ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. (FLOORS BENDING). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2290400 ISSUED ON 05-23-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #51 - OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK. #55 - FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. #55 - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55 - OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. #56 - OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.

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

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICES AT MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN BASEMENT DIRTY THROUGHOUT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMOKED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELD. CORE VIOLATION

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed the ice machine that is used to produce ice for human consumption to have a black mold-like substance on the interior contact surfaces. Instructed facility to dispose of ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Found not chemical test strips on site to properly test chemical sanitizer levels. Instructed facility to obtain, and maintain the proper test strips. Serious violation 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1932567, dated 6-10-16: Violation 32- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT BAR." Violation 33- "INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS." Violation 40- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Instructed facility to label and date and maintain any foods out of original containers or prepped and held for longer than 24 hours.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the floor drain under the bar three compartment sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the floor in the kitchen behind the two door prep cooler to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed beer stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items at least six inches off floors and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front seating area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed the light closest to the door in the kitchen to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the rear bar exposed handsink cold water stuck on. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the front men's washroom toilet floor seal/wax o-ring to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BINS BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND BARS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND FREEZERS..

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENT SINK. ------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.