UNFORGETTABLE EDIBLES

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER "(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 35.7F OF SAID COOLER)".OBSERVED ASSORTED DELI (TURKEY,HAM) MEAT SANDWICHES INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.7F-49.1F) .MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOODS AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND ASSORTED VACUUM PACKAGED FOODS (DELI MEATS) INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER NOT LABELED,NOT DATED,VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS BEING USED WITHOUT CDPH APPROVAL.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS AND VACUUM PACKAGING EQUIPMENTS ARE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE DUSTS/DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND REPAIR LOOSE WHITE F.R.P PANEL NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT THE EXHAUST KITCHEN HOOD AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: No city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared (pasta, pork, cooked vegetables, etc). Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times, with original certificate posted, while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed worn, damaged, and dirty Styrofoam transport/holding containers in the rear storage area. Instructed facility to discard and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed the interior of the mop sink to be dirty and stained. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed the walls of the mop sink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK (NEXT TO FRYER).

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN THROUGH-OUT PREPMSIES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED IN REAR PREP AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR LIGHT COVERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDLE NEXT TO FRYER IN PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED (HANDWASH BOWL BY FRYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (NORTHWEST CORNER STORAGE ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL UNDER DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL WALL AND MAITAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING MACHINE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear storage room, and front storage room, shall be provided.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. SANITIZING FINAL RINSE OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 180F. FINAL RINSE TEMP WAS 130F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO REACH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN CAME AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE IS NOW 180F.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL BAGS OF LINEN IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENTS INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM IN THE BANQUET ROOM, CEILING VENT IN THE PREP AREA,FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH ACCUMULATED DUST . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING JOINTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA- RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST /REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.