VAN-CENTRAL FOOD & LIQS

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MANAGER HAS TO GO TO BASEMENT TO TURN ON & OFF WATER SHUT OFF VALVE TO HAVE RUNNING WATER & WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON WATER POURING HEAVILY FROM CEILING IN REAR AREA BECAUSE OF BUSTED PIPES IN CEILING,SEVERAL BUCKETS CATCHING WATER.MUST PROVIDE RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.REPAIR PIPES & MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

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.OBSERVED TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH IN STAFF TOILET ROOM & NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK DUE TO LACK OF WATER.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN .MUST HAVE A WORKING TOILET FACILITIES FOR STAFF.(CRITICAL 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN POP & LIQOUR STORAGE ,ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,IN BASEMENT,ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOOR,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/3/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage.OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH BAGS & BOXES PILED UP ON FLOOR & OVER FLOWING IN GROCERY CART IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.OBSERVED ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF SINK FILLED WITH WATER NOT ABLE TO DRAIN .MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SURFACES.

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.MUST CLEAN ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,COOLERS,TOILET ROOMS,FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,3- COMP SINK.WIDOWS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & CEILING.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST ELEVATE & REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT,1ST FL REAR AREA,SERVICE COUNTER, & WHERE NEEDED.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #547626 8/22/11 #18.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF POISON UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,DEAD RODENT ON BASEMENT FLOOR,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MANAGER IS NOW CLEANING & REMOVING POISON & DEAD RODENT.APPLYING DOOR SWEEP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY HAS BEEN MINIMIZED.(CRITICAL 7-42-090).

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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER WHERE NEEDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER WHERE NEEDED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST ELEVATE & REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT,1ST FL REAR AREA.

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 EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MORE THAN 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON & IN OPEN PACKAGES OF HONEY BUNS,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT,MORE THAN 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES,DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES,IN STORAGE COOLER,BASEMENT FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ALSO OPEN RODENT POISON UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT & POISON,RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MILK DISPLAY COOLER, MISSING OUTLET COVER WHERE NEEDED.

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.MUST CLEAN SINKS,ICE CREAM FREEZERS,ALL COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,VENTILATION VENTS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES & FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & BASEMENT.

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 OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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 OR REPLACE HANDLE ON TOILET IN POOR REPAIR,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST ELEVATE & REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT,1ST FL REAR AREA.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION PREVIOUS ISSUED, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, AND UPGRADES TO A CRITICAL WITH CTATION ISSUED 7-42-090 VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION STILL REMAINING, UPGRADED TO CRITICAL, SEE VIOLATION NUMBER 14

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 REMOVE ALL STOCK STORAGE SHELVES, MUST INVEST IN ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT YOU CAN CLEAN UNDER VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLE, CLEAN ALL COOLER SHELVES AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CANS, BOTTLES AND PACKAGES, ALL ITEMS DUSTY VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

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 RAT AND MICE ACTIVITY 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, APPROX. 10-15 1ST FLOOR AND ABOUT 25-35 IN BASEMENT AREA, FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR CURRENT REPORTS AVAILABLE, MUST CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE A UP-DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UPON NEXT VISIT SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT BEING MAINTAIN, TRASH AND DEBRI ALL OVER GROUND AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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 REMOVE ALL STOCK STORAGE SHELVES, MUST INVEST IN ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT YOU CAN CLEAN UNDER

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. MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES DOWN GROCERY AISLE, CLEAN ALL COOLER SHELVES AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD CANS, BOTTLES AND PACKAGES, ALL ITEMS DUSTY

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 CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL AREAS