TWISTED SPOKE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS AT 141F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER (SALSA AND PORK) REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS AND STORED BEYOND THE MAXIMUM 7-DAY USE-BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND DISCARD THEM OR CONSUME THEM BEFORE THE USE-BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, AND THE INTERIOR PLASTIC GUARD INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER PLUMBING AND SEWAGE WATER POURING OUT OF THE BROKEN DRAIN LINE BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE SO DISHES COULD BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST EXTEND THE VENTILATION LINE FROM THE SMOKER TO REACH UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578345 ON 7/7/23 NOT CORRECTED: 54 - OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUR CREAM AT 53.4F AND CHICKEN AT 52.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWER-STYLE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.116 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK DUE TO THE SINK NOT BEING ABLE TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE FO DELIVERING WATER BETWEEN 100-120F UNDER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE BAR AND SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF BROWN AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN THE DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SOUR CREAM AT 57.0F, GAUCAMOLE AT 62.5F, SHRIMP AT 56.6F, AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED DIGITAL MENU CONTAINING ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS ANY STYLE AND HALF-POUND HAMBURGERS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU FOR ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED DRAWER-STYLE PREP COOLER CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS SHRIMP AND CHICKEN, MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 61.8F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STEADY LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF A USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PIC COMPLETED 360 TRAINING 1/29/2021. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE EXPOSED SINK IN THE COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS(CHEESE, SHRIMP AND EGGS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(50.7F-55.4F) IN THE 2 DOOR COLD HOLDING COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 10LBS VALUED AT $50. TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING SHALL BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARD OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING STATIONS. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.14(N).

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE GASKETS AROUND THE PREP COOLER (ONLINE) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SEAL.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED THE POT STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING AREA DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIP TRAY, EXTERIOR OF LIQUIOR BARRALS AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE BAR TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE PEST(FRUIT FLIES).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING END CAP ON THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL CUPS IN THE CONTAINERS OF SAUCES USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS SUCH AS LADLES, SPOONS, ETC. AND TO STORE THE HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE SODA GUNS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CLEAN PLATE AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE PINK AND BROWN BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE EMPTY BEER CANS AND BROKEN GLASS DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE BEER DEBRIS, CANS, BOTTLES, ETC.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE PREP LINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. 1 OF 2 BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN EACH OF THE 2 FIXTURES ABOVE THE MAIN PREP LINE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND THE PVC EXHAUST PIPE FROM THE SMOKER TO EXHAUST SMOKE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD VENT. THE PIPE IS TOO SHORT AND MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER THE HOOD AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.