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HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE BAR AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES. THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS BEHIND THE BAR WERE LOCATED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS FOR DISHWASHING ONLY AND THAT THE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE HAND SINK. MANAGER MOVED THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A CART OF CLEAN DISHES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CART UPON MY REQUEST. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED AND MUST REMAIN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE BUILDUP IS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE BUT MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE THE KEGS AND OTHER DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS ARE STORED BEHIND THE BAR UNDER THE BEER TAPS TO REMOVE SYRUP, LIQUID BUILDUP, AND SPLATTER-- MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CURTAINS IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER AND BUILDUP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FAN VENT COVERS ON THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND 10 POUNDS OF LIVE OYSTERS WITOUTH SHELL FISH TAG STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL IS FINISHED AND THEREAFTER TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS.POUNDS 10,VALUE 58 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. PERSONALLY SET UP SINK: WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,FOUND COOKED OCTOPUS STORED ON SHELF STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITHOUT A COVER OR ANY OTHER PROTECTION .ALSO FOUND A CONTAINER WITH WATER WHICH WAS MELTED FROM DEFROSTING FISHES WATER HAD A LAYER OF WHITE MOLD,IN THE SAME CONTAINER ALSO WAS STORED BOTTLES OF FOOD LIQUID ,FRESH GREEN PEEPER,AND OTHER FOODS,FOUL ODORS.IT WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.FOOD WAS COVERED . 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED AND SCREEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.BOTTOM DOOR HAS AND GAP OF 1/INCH AND TOP OF THE DOOR A 1/4" GAP.MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN MATERIAL NOT LESS THAN A 16 MESH TO THE INCH. ALSO DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN ,DIRTY,POROUS GRAY DUCT TAPE ON HANDLE OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPLACE HANDLE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICES,FAUCETS ARE USED TO ATTACH GARDEN HOSES WHEN IS NEEDED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA: COOKING EQUIPMENTS(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),PIPES,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON CEILING;,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER;LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR) NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REMOVE DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE AND GRIMES BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA SPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,SHELVES,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND CORNERS,ALSO INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN THE KITCHEN BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO SMOKE ALSO FOOD STAINES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPLACE CEILING TILES,INCLUDED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND DISH MACHINE WALL WITH GRIMES.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEAM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT ABD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, FRYERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR. WATER POOLING IN BROKEN TILES AND UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR TILES TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKS AT FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. REVIEWED ALL INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: REMOVE KNIVES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED DICED TOMATOES STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED PITCHER, CUPS AND METAL CONTAINER STORED INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: REMOVE KNIVES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER (DUST BUILDUP).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER DESSERT COOLER IN BAR AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL COCKTAIL MIX OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA AND PEPPERS IN PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE AND BAR AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSATACE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE AT THE FRONT BAR MUST REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBADE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERATURE HIGH TEMPERATURE READING 147.0F SHOULD MAINTAIN 180.0F OR ABOVE MACHINE WILL BE TAGED ON THIS DAY MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN DISHWASHING MACHINE IS REPAIRED FAX#312 746 -4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1277773 DATE 04-01-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)ICE BIN NOT PROVIDED WITH COVER IN BAR AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR STORED ICE(38)DRAINLINE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensil not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bin not provided with cover in bar area. Instructed to provide cover for stored ice. Filters missing from exhaust hood in prep area. Instructed to replace missing filters.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Deep fryer cabinet, grill,and utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling in bar has peeling paint. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint celing. Exposed overhead waterline has condensation build-up and dripping. Instructed to insulate waterlines.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter-proof bulb.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Waste drainlines not installed at bar for soda dispenser holder. Intructed to install drainlines. Three compartment sink slow draining. Instructed to repair build-in sink stoppers to adequately open and drain water in each compartment.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.