KUROWSKI SAUSAGE SHOP & RICH'S BAKERY

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR SMOKING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR SAUSAGES PRODUCTION AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FIRTS FLOOR, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/FOOD STORAGES AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FRONT COUNTER HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED CHICKEN AT 83.3F, COOKED PORK AT 86.7F, COOKED SAUSAGES 88.7F, COOKED RICE 82.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 19LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $134.00. REVIEWED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT HOT TEMPERATURE ABOVE 135.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT MAINTANING PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. HOT HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE 78.5F WITH TCS FOODS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT AND HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F ABOVE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR ON PLASTIC CREATES INSIDE WALK-IN SAUSAGES PRODUCTION COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHOLE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS AND CUPS STORED INSIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE SCOOPS AND CUPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS A SHELVING INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, FRONT SELLING AREA, AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND MEAT FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN COOLER.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 65.7F TO 67.9F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110.0F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ABOVE 100.0F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PLUMBER ON SITE. HOT WATER HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-03(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN CRACKED, MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR AND WALLS TILES INSIDE SMOKING WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FIRTS FLOOR, BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA/FOOD STORAGES AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND 2ND FLOOR PRODUCTION AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARTION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE AREA, 1ST FLOOR SMOKING AREA AND 2ND FLOOR SAUSAGES PRODUCTION AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT BULB OFF INSIDE FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE INTENSITY LIGHTING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTV CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2614348 ON 03/24/2025, #39 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. # 55. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES WIHTOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL FOR HACCP PROCESS. SMOKERS ARE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE ARE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COMBINED WITH VIOLAITON #32.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE FOR SMOKING MEAT ON PREMISES.---ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SMOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE SMOKING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT.THE FOOD ITEMS ASSORTED SMOKED PORK ITEMS WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION ABOUT 200 LBS AT $900. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (DELI MEATS, CHICKEN, PORK SAUSAGE ETC)OR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE (SAFE SERVE ARE EXPIRED). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS HOT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRON COUNTER TO BE IPMPOPER:-POTATOES 107.6F/89F/107F, FISH 76.3F/90.9F, PORK CHOPS 127.2F/97.5F/103.2F, ZUCCHINI RICE AND MUSHROOM 96.7F,CHICKEN 98F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250F. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER SIPPING FROM ONE SINK TO ANOTHER FROM THE BROKEN DIVIDERS SEPARATING THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ON CEILING AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CRACKS AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION, EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALLS AROUND THE SHED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED BLUE RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE AND SHED (ACROSS THE ALLEY) WHERE THEY STORE FIREWOOD AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS (METAL, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EMPTY BOXES ETC). FIREWOOD MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER/TRASH ON GROUND OF THE REAR OUTSIDE PARKING LOT (ACROSS THE ALLEY) AND AROUND THE SHED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED BLUE RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 :OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE STOVE TOP BURNERS AND FRYERS IN BASEMENT AND HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR SMOKER AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY, SUCH AS SAUSAGE, BACON AND FRIED FISH ON DISPLAY COUNTER OUTSIDE ON TOP OF A MEAT/DELI DISPLAY COOLER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 54.1F-70.5F. SMOKED SAUSAGE AT 54.1F/56.4F/55.9, DRIED SAUSAGES 70.5F (PACKAGING STATES 'KEEP REFRIGERATED') SMOKED BACON 61.2F AND FRIED FISH 59.5F/65.4F/70.5F, MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL WEIGHT 30#, TOTAL VALUE $400.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 80 MICE DROPPINGS IN GROCERY AREA WESTSIDE OF STORE UNDERNEATH COOLER ALONG WALL, 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM(DOOR #5) AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO MAGAZINE RACK. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO SMALL DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS IN BASEMENT IN SMALL ROOM BY THE ICE MACHINE AND IN CORNER ON BAKERY AREA ON THIRD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TWO DEAD SMALL MICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR DOOR OF SMOKER ROOM AND EXIT DOOR OF BAKERY ON THIRD FLOOR WITH OPENING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (CORN) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING FROM CONDENSOR FAN IN WALK IN COOLER #6. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN GROCERY AREA, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PRODUCTION TABLE IN BASEMENT NEXT TO BUG LIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SMOOTHLY FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT IN PRODUCTION ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT CEILING IN PRODUCTION ROOM. OBSERVED TILES OF FLOOR IN SMOKER ROOM CRACKED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND REGROUT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE STOVE TOP BURNERS AND FRYERS IN BASEMENT AND HOODS IN FIRST FLOOR SMOKER AREA WITH GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSOR FAN COVERS WITH BLACK DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR IN WALK IN COOLER #3 AND #6. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114--OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE. OBSERVED FISH AT 56.5 F -61.1 F, PORK PASTRIES AT 58.8 F,CABBAGE ROLLS AT 63.7 F,CHICKEN/CHEESE PATTIES AT 62.6 F,STUFFED CABBAGE AT 59.0 F,ASSORTED PIEROGIES (CHEESE,MUSHROOM,POTATOES) AT 54.9 F-61.1 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITH OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR VARIOUS SAUSAGES BETWEEN 02/2003 AND 03/2003 PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LAB LETTER ON ALL PREVIOUS SAUSAGES ON PREMISES. LAB RESULT ANALYSIS OF SAUSAGES MUST BE DONE EVERY 5 YEARS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) IN BASEMENT KITCHEN DRY STORAGE ROOM.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT REAR SALES FLOOR NEXT TO DISPLAY COOLER/BREAD ROLLING EQUIPMENT AND IN AN ADJACENT CLUTTERED OFFICE ROOM SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CONDENSOR/FAN COVERS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER LOCATED ADJACENT TO KITCHEN PREP AREA AND EXCESSIVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON SHELFS IN SAME WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT DELI PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR RECEIVING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR,WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE STAINS AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB FOR BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2509980 DATED:05/19/2021 #10--NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMOKE ROOM AND PRODUCTION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #38--OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. #39--OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47--OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #55--OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #56--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/17/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMOKE ROOM AND PRODUCTION ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE SMOKE ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE SMOKE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PRODUCTION ROOM AND ON THE SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.