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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED BETWEEN 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR KITCHEN AND INSIDE BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-N FREEZER ALONG WALL BASE ALSO OBSERVED 2 DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD ALONG WALL BASE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN OFF AT FRONT PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTIND BOARDS IN THE REAR MEAT SECTION HAS OPEN SEAMS CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AT FRONT SELLING AREA ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PRODUCE BIN IN FRONT AREA OF PREMISES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAINT FLOORS IN REAR KITCKEN AREA NEAR BURNNERS SO FLOORS CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN,REAR RECEIVIND ROOM,STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM IN FRONT AREA OF STORE ALSO MUST REPAIR WALL BASE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER POOR REPAIR MUST PROVIDE COVING

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER NEAR WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE INTERIOR HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND WORN, RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE GRILLS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ONE BURNER STOVE REAR AREA KITCHEN. REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. BEHIND THE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS SOME PEELING PAINT ON THE SHELVES AND THE WINDOW SILLS TOO. REMOVE THE PEELING PAINT AND PAINT THEM

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE FRYER CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREAS AND LIFT STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER NEATH THEM. REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT IN THE PREP AREA IN FRONT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEE TWO EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NEED TO WEAR HAT, CAP OR HAIRNETS WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN SAME AND REPLACE MISSING GASKET ON DOOR. CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 20) IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS. CLUTTER AND HOLES IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER. CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN AND RUSTED SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND LEGS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS OF ONE-BURNER STOVES, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA AND REAR COOKING AREA. RAW WOOD SURFACES ON WINDOWSILLS IN REAR. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL ALL SURFACES. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN SAME AND REPLACE MISSING GASKET ON DOOR. CONDENSOR LEAKING IN PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOLERS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WORN/MOLDED WALL SURFACE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. PAINT SAME. REPLACE ALL MISSING/STAINED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS AROUND PIPES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME. REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CRACKED MENS TOILET SEAT.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP 2-DOOR COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CEILING FANS,FANGUARD COVER IN ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE.

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 BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT & KEEP DRY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS & CEILING IN MILK & PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLERS & MOLD FROM SAME AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL TRIM AT SNEEZE GUARD GLASS IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER WALL NEAR MONEY TRANSFER BOOTH.WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS & BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.

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 VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET NECKS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,COLD WATER FAUCET IN REAP PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT & IN PREP AREAS REMOVE,CLEAN & COVER.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #25437 5/6/09 NOT CORRECTED.#30MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS.#31 MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AREAS.#32MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPLACE GRINDER FEEDER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVERS IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.#34 MUST SEAL FLOO IN DELI AREA,NEAR REAR DELIVERY DOOR& OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL.REAR PREP AREA& DELI & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AT HAND SINK,DAMAGED WALL& WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.#36 MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS,REAR STORAGE,SALES FLOOR & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER.#40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

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 RUST FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF FRONT PREP AREA 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR PREP 2-DOOR COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MILK WALK IN COOLER.MUST RECAULK 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MEAT PROCESSING AREA.

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 CEILING FANS,FANGUARD COVER IN ALL COOLERS,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE.

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 BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT & KEEP DRY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM WALLS & CEILING IN MILK & PRODUCE & MEAT WALK IN COOLERS & MOLD FROM SAME AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING UPPER WALL TRIM AT SNEEZE GUARD GLASS IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOWER WALL NEAR MONEY TRANSFER BOOTH.WORN FRONT DOOR SWEEP.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS & BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.

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 VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LEAKY FAUCET NECKS AT ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,COLD WATER FAUCET IN REAP PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.

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.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT & IN PREP AREAS REMOVE,CLEAN & COVER.