TIPAROS THAI RESTAURANT

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,SHRIMP,FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN,SHRIMP, TOFU AND VEGETABLES STORED IN WHITE NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN THE LOWER REACH IN ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE ONLY CONTAINERS AND LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCTS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND THE SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE RUST BUILDING UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, PAINT, STAIN OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND POSSIBLE FOD DEBRI ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING COMPRESSOR IN THE LARGE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRIPPING INTO THE HALF SIZE HOTEL PAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AROUND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO IN THE FRONT SUSHI PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL AND ALSO IN THE OFSET OFFICE AREA THAT IS JUST AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND RAISE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE OR REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2597799 DATED 07/19/2024 VIOLATION #47 4-501.11 LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER; REPLACE OR RESEAL WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREAS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND ROOM WHERE THE GREASE RECEPTOR IS LOCATED AND ALONG THE STAIRS OF LEADING TO THE BASEMENT. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERIFICATES ON PREMISES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBATAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW CHICKEN COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY MANAGER ARRIVED APRRIMATELY AFTER 1:30PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS (LETTUCE) ON CUSTOMER PLATE. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND UNDER COUTNER TOP AND IN REACH-IN PREP COOLER.; 5LBS OF COOKED EGGS MEASURED AT 52.2F, 8LBS OF NOODLES AT 75.4F. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED AT A TOTAL APPROXIMATE COST OF $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: PARTIALLY FROZEN CHICKEN IS THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN NEAR DISH MACHINE. TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD MUST BE THAWED: UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41F OR LESS; COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A WATER TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW AND FOR A PERIOD OF TIME THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THAWED PORTIONS OF READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO RISE ABOVE 41F; PART OF A COOKING PROCESS; OR USING A PROCEDURE IF A PORTION OF FROZEN READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS THAWED AND PREPARED FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER'S ORDER.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN COMMERICAIL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP) IN SUSHI COOLERS. PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR HAS AN OPEN GAP AT THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: BOWL AND CUP USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR THE HOT HOLDING RICE AND RAW RICE/SEASONING IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE ON IT.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT CONTAINER OF WATER NEXT TO HOT HOLDING RICE STATIONS. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: EQUIPMENT USED IN THE FACILITY IS TOO LARGE TO FIT AND FULLY IMMERSE WITHIN THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST INSTALL A LARGER 3COMPARTMENT SINKTHAT WILL ALLOW ALL EQUIPMENT TO BE IMMERSED, USE SMALLER EQUIPMENT THAT CAN FIT IN THE EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR USE AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD OF MANUAL WAREWASHING APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 11:50AM-12:15PM WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RICE AND CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 12:15PM CERTIFIED MANAGER SUPOUT DEEPIPAT ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RICE BEING HELD AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 95.1F, 107.9F, AND 125.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RICE VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED PH ANALYSIS OF RICE LAB LETTER DATED 2/8/2008. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE RICE ANALYSIS LETTER DATED WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN SUSHI PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORE IN PLASTIC GRCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITES 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NO WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( CHICKEN, RICE...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NO DISCLAIMER ON MENU FOR SUSHI ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SUSHI RICE PH LAB TEST LETTER OLDER THAN 5 YEARS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AN UPDATED ONE. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a). No citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Found no procedures on site for the clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed facility preparing and serving sushi/raw fish products without a disclosure statement and a reminder. Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed raw unfinished ceiling, as well stained, broken and missing ceiling in basement dry storage area, above storage shelving. Instructed manager to repair and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times. Observed damaged and stained pipe covers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manager replace and maintain at times.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Observed food handler requirements not meet. Instructed manager to provided food handler certificates for all food handler, who do not have the certified food manager certificate. Maintain at all times.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed food allergen requirements not met. Instructed manager to provided. No citation issued.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND CUT CARROTS AND OTHER VEGETABLES INSIDE WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE 2 LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. FOUND LEAKS AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET HANDLES AT THE KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF LID, AND ON THE SIDES DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE GROUND. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES START CLEANING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS OF CABINETS BEHIND SUSHI PREP AREA,INTERIORS OF COOLERS,GASKETS OF COOLERS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE IN KITCHEN ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNUNG WATER, SOAP AND HAND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.