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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: FOUND OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS AND A DEAD RAT ON GLUE BOARD IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SEAL TIGHTLY ANY GAPS/OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND BEAMS ALONG CEILING.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND REAR OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SURROUNDED BY LITTER ON GROUND. ALSO FOUND EMPTY BOXES (TOFU, SHRIMP) ON GROUND AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA BY EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: FOUND TOXIC CHEMICAL/PESTICIDE (BORIC ACID) HEAVILY APPLIED ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE AND UNDER/CORNER OF EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR APPLY PESTICIDES ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE-LOCATE HAND SOAP DISPENSER FROM ABOVE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK TO ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, WOK STATIONS AND FRYERS (SIDES AND LEGS) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. RUBBER GASKETS AROUND ALL COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN DINING AREA (BY MIDDLE DOOR) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND COOKING STATIONS IN PREP AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF WATER PITCHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF WATER PITCHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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. ISSUED DATE: 08-26-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #521703. (21)NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR AFTER INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES, SHELF UNDER DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING/GAP BETWEEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AND FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE TOILET ROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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. OBSERVED DISH WASHER, WASHING AND RINSING LARGE MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK FOR PROPER SANITATION OF LARGE MULTI-USE UTENSILS USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

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 PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1PART PREP SINK IN KITCHEN, AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALSO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND THRU-OUT 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 REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN.

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 LEAKING FAUCETS FOR BOTH 3PART SINK.