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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND SINK. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS WITH OUT PLUMBING AT BAR. PLUMBING REPAIR TECH. ON SITE TO INSTALL PLUMBING HANDSINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST & RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THREE LIVE GERMAN ROACHES IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, OBSERVED MOUSE 20 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE ALCOHOL COOLER IN BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, BEVERAGE COOLER AND ALL REACH-IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS AT BAR MISSING INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN THE REACH IN COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS, WALK-IN COOLER & WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREPAREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT IN DRY STORAGE AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN THE DISH ROOM AND REAR PREP. NOTED BASEMENT WOMEN TOILET ROOM HAS A HOLE DUE TO BROKEN COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED IN ALCOHOL DRY STORAGE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT TOUCHED ICE FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER INSTRUCTED STAFF TO TAKE ICE OUT AND CLEAN AND SANITAIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK LEAKING FROM MIDDLE BASIN WHILE DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MIANTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON ALL WORKING MATERIAL, HERBS SPICES AND SAUCES IN PREP AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED WAREWASHING MACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSTILS AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE TO UNIT. UNIT NOW SANITIZING AT 100PPM AT CLOSE OF INSPECTION.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 35 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES STORED ON PREP AREA TABLE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SAID ITEM RANGING BETWEEN 90-103.5F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS @ 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED NOODLES DURING THIS TIME.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS 4.5 LBS COOKED SHRIMP @50.0F,8 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES RANING BETWEEN 50.0F-72.0F, 9 LBS CHOPPED TOFU @54.4F, 2 DOZEN EGGS @ 85.0F, COOKED EGGS @71.0F, 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN @ 58.0F AND VARIOUS CURRY SAUCES RANGING BETWEEN 60-82.0F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLES .INSRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY @53.0F, AND TWO 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP @ 58.3F, AND 48.0F. ALL UNITS WERE STORING TCS FOODS INSIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNITS TAGGED. WALK IN COOLER SERVICED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAME ON ALL WORKING MATERIAL, HERBS SPICES AND SAUCES IN PREP AREA.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM, ON BOX AND FOOD CONTAINER SURFACES, TOILET ROOM AND WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATON VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST PEELING OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, Beef....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low Temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at Chlorine Test strips, machine was being used during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concertation at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Found 6 lbs of cooked eggs at 53.2f, eggs were cooked a day before and held on top portion of prep cooler above cooling line. Instructed to hold TCS foods at 41f or lower. food discarded valued at $6. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( sugar, salt... ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Found about 80 rat droppings in basement food storage area behind stand up freezer, Instructed to eliminate rodents activity in all affected areas. Pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Deli cups not air dried after washing, Instructed to air dry all muti-use utensils after washing.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable spoons in food production, instructed to use proper utensils.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dirt and grease build-up noted on sides of deep fryers and food cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: All 4 restrooms missing mechanical ventilation, instructed to install.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No soap provide at main kitchen hand wash sink, instructed to provide. priority foundation violation 7-38-030.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: shelves and counter top not clean, grease and dirt build-up. instructed to clean and maintain,

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 15 IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ONCE PESTS ARE REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/PATCH HOLES.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO WOKS IN COOKS LINE AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; 43.3 F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL THE COOLER MAINTAINS A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE KITCHEN, 10 IN THE LOWER LEVEL FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE UPSTAIRS BAR, LOWER LEVEL MENS WASHROOM, AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ONCE PESTS ARE REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REPAIR/PATCH HOLES.