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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (HANDLES UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR LID DAMAGED TO THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALL BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST FAN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND AS FOR VENT COVER TO PROPERLY BE ADJUSTED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE LARGE BLACK EXHAUST FAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPLASHES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MENS WASH ROOM EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, SMELLY URINE ODOR NEEDS REMOVED,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FITTING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK INSTALLED NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN BOTH SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND REPAINT SURFACE. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING AT DRAIN LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED; DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING, GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP. ALSO EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098872, DATED 3-11-13; VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #33,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MICROWAVE OVEN. #34, DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. #35,: NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #38,MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK AT PREP AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUST AND GREASE ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. ALSO LEAK AT FAUCET SAME SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET FOR EXPOSED SINK AT PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Remains to be correct by 9/28/12.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40 F. NOTED WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF OF 56.7F AND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. BOTH COOLERS WERE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE REACH -IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.4F LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA. WHEN COOLERS ARE FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO CDPH AT 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN PREP COOLER. NOTED COOKED MEXICAN RICE AT 55.2F, EGGS AT 50.4F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 57.4F, RAW PORK AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 47.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (COOKED RICE, PORK, SOUR CREAM, EGGS ETC.) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, AND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED NOR POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 521886, DATE: 11-10-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #33 - THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, ICE MACHINE, ETC., ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN. #34 - MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35 - MUST REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AT BOTTOM OF WALLS, SAME AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #40 - 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. #41 - EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (SIDE DOOR BY KITCHEN).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND AND MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY KITCHEN DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE).

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. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE SINK, TWO SMALL PLATES, SPOONS/FOLKS AND KNIVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN, COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNIT, ICE MACHINE, ETC., ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AT BOTTOM OF WALLS, SAME AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK, SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK, AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREAS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.