SALT & PEPPER DINER

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION # 1522820, DATED 2-10-15: VIOLATION 32-"OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 33-"OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN." VIOLATION 45-"NOT ALL FOODHANDLERS HAVE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES (AFTER 30 DAYS FROM HIRE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN-IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED THE SOAP DISPENSER AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT WORKING AND WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY PROVIDED APPROPRIATE SOAP DISPENSER WHEN NOTIFIED. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP IN THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NOT ALL FOODHANDLERS HAVE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES (AFTER 30 DAYS FROM HIRE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN-IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS OUTSIDE OF THE MENS AND WOOMENS BATHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA THAT IS NOT ALLOWING SUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE DUE TO THE HOT WATER HANDLE HITTING THE FAUCET HEAD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF A 2 DRAWER COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,READING 49.9F WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLER THE COOLER WILL BE TAGED ,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240,ATTENTION ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE A 2 DRAWER COOLER RANAGE FROM 46.9F TO 49.9F,FOOD ITEMS WERE BLACK BEAN HAMBURGER,HAM,AND BACON,ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 6 LBS TOTAL COST $35.00

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE UNIT WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN CLEANED,FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,THE OUTER AND INNER DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP IN THE CENTER AT BOTTOM OF DOORS,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASING MACHINE ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE ICE CREAM FREEZERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH AREA. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE DRYWALL ACROSS FROM THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION 9/28/11 THE FOLLOWING --FOUND FRONT DOUBLE DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALONG BOTTOMS,MIDDLE OF SAID DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACCROSS BOTTOMS,STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE WHERE DOORS MEET.MUST CORRECT BY 10/5/11..SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.ABATED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health..FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.WE OBSERVED NO WATER COMING OUT FROM FAUCET ONCE HOT WATER KNOB WAS PRESSED LOCATED IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.THE MANAGER FOUND THAT THE HOT WATER VALVE BENEATH SAID SINK WAS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEANED,SANITIZED BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ALONG REAR DISHWASHING AREAS,REAR ROLL UP GARAGED DOOR NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED GAP AT MIDDLE OF SAID DOOR LIGHT COMING THRU ALSO FOUND FRONT DOORS TO PREMISES WIDE OPEN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FRONT DOORS CLOSED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR ALSO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST APPLY A LIGHT WELD ON THE UPPER PART OF THE 3 COMP SINK TO A SMOOTH SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS,COOKING STOVES AT REAR,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,KNOZZLES,DRIP TRAY KNOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE ICE CREAM SERVICE TABLE,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND DIPPER WELL FOR ICECREAM SERVICE TABLE NOT WORKING,MUST REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR MILK COOLER FRONT AREA,NORTH COOLER COOKING LINE.