MEDI KITCHEN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED APPROX. 14 DROPPINGS UNDER THE BASEMENT STAIRS NEAR THE SODA RACK, APPROX. 12 NEAR THE DOOR TO THE CRAWL SPACE, APPROX. 5 UNDER THE SHELVING NEAR THE HOT WATER HEATER AND APPROX. 25 IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO NOTED FRONT DOOR NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE GAP AND RODENT PROOF THE FRONT DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTEWATER LINE OF THE KITCHEN DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY ROUTED INTO THE RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PLUMBER PROPERLY CONNECT THE WASTEWATER LINE TO THE SEWER SYSTEM. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE TAG IS REMOVED BY THE CDPH. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE LEFT BEER COOLER AND THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT 2 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED DUCT TAPE LINING THE HANDLES ON THE RIGHT BEER COOLER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND DUCT TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND DUST ON THE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF WHITE COLORED STAINS IN THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AROUND THE WASTE PIPING FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS IT GOES INTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK AT THE BAR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN THE RIGHT UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Replace rusted 2 door refrigerator in the basement.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Detailed cleaning needed for the following: hood vents with accumulated dust and grease, and accumulated grease inside of the fryers.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Detailed cleaning needed for the floor behind cooking equipment. Observed raw wood floor behind bar. Instructed to provide easy cleanable surface.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Provide adequate lighting in the prep area.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed plumbing under the 3 compartment sink and mop sink drain line leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing. Must install exposed handsink behind the bar. Observed ventilation fans in both restrooms not operational. Instructed to repair and maintain ventilation.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Must provide and maintain thermometers in all coolers and freezers.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed personal items stored with food. Instructed to store personal items separate.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed ice scoops stored in ice bin and in the ice machine in the basement. Instructed to store ice scoops properly.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO PROPERLY SET SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. LEAK BETWEEN ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER FROM BOTTOM SEAL REPAIRED WITH RUBBER TORN SEAL. MUST PROPERLY SEAL SINKS WITH METAL WELD TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-7-10 NOT CORRECTED. #36- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.#40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. INTERIOR BASEMENT TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH RUSTED METAL BOTTOM OF COOLER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING. MUST REPAIR BOTTOM. MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REMOVE ALL RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.

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 REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED, RAW PORK AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED OVER UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES, RAW CARROTS AND READY TO EAT LETTUCE. RAW EGGS ALSO STORED ON TOP SHELVING OF COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND FOODS PROTECTED.

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 WASTE RECEPTACLE AREA SURROUNDED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE, CARDBOARD BEER CASES, EMPTY OIL CONTAINER, DISCARDED MATRESS ON THE GROUNDS WITH OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, GARBAGE AND DROPPINGS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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. DUST ON CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASHROOMS, MUST REMOVE. RAW WOODEN KITCHEN FOOD WINDOW MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.

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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. INTERIOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER MUST CLEAN. THREE COMPARTMENT BAR SINK DIRTY AND STAINED, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING WATER. FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH FOOD AND GREASE, MUST CLEAN.

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. LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE KITCHEN PREP,IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER, ABOVE BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZER.

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. LEFT SIDE URINAL OUT OF ORDER, MUST REPAIR. BAR SODA DISPENSING GUN HOLDERS MUST PROPERLY DRAIN TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR BASEMENT REACH-IN COOLER.