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FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE PREP COOLER HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATO, CHICKEN) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PREP COOLER REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 42F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 15 LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE T 53F, 3 LBS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 53F AND 1/2 OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND TOP DOORS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HEADS UPWARD. OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OR REMOVE CLUTTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in front prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear kitchen area under heavy equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen prep areas, need re-grouting.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Missing ceiling tile in rear prep area shall be provided, wall that had holes, by reach in freezer, shall be repaired/sealed.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Men's bathroom sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAULKING AT THE SHAKE MAKING STATION. FOUND ENCRUSTED BLACK/GREENISH GRIME AT THE CAULKING AT THE BLENDER RINSING SINK STATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ABOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL COOLERS ALONG THE SANDWICH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE SHAKE MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AT GROUTING TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME, FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND A ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING 40F AND BELOW. FOUND ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT 62.1F ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE UNIT WAS TAGGED.DO NOT USE UNIT UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS UNIT.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL HOLDING PAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 61.5F (VALUE $25.00) IN A 1DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. COLD FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE 40F AND BELOW. ALSO FOUND A HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT PROPERLY SET-UP FOR USE TO MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 3.5 LBS OF MEATBALLS(VALUE $40.00) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 104.5F TO 120.9F. HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET-UP HOT HOLDING WITH WATER IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CDI. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOODS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAULKING AT THE SHAKE MAKING STATION. FOUND ENCRUSTED BLACK/GREENISH GRIME AT THE CAULKING AT THE BLENDER RINSING SINK STATION. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE. FOUND GRIME BUILD-UP AT ABOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR WALLS AND BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL COOLERS ALONG THE SANDWICH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS. MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER AT THE SHAKE MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS IN THE REAR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AT GROUTING TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. ALSO THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN SANDWICH PREP AREA TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME, FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE. FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 70.4F, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 1 LB OF HUMMUS(CHECK PEAS DIP)AT 54.3F, 6 LBS OF CHEESE AT 52.6F, FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOODS STORED AT PREOPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A), FOOD ITEMS DISCRDED VALUED AT $20.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTE, INSTRUCTE3D TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND CORNERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT ABOVE TOASTER OVEN AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS ARE VERY STIFF AND HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED CLOSE TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND SPILLS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE GRIMMY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOOR AND ALL CORNERS, FLOORS IN FRONT OF BOTH RESTROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE VENTS IN BOTH RESTROOMS AND VENT ACROSS FROM THE SANDWICH MAKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOMS. NOT IN OPERATING CONDITION DURING INSPECTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT MAIN SANDWICH MAKING AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDE OF 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE MEATBALL HOT HOLDING AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASHES AND SPILLS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE STATION AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE REAR GARBAGE ROOM AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASHES FROM THE CEILING AND WALLS AT THE FRONT ICE CREAM AND SANDWICH MAKING AREAS CLOSEST TO THE WALLS.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ABOVE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR REACH IN (CHEST) FREEZER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS IN TOILET AND DINING ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER FROM GARBAGE ROOM FLOORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND FRONT PREP SINK CLOGGED AT THE FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED CEASE USING IT AND USE REAR PREP'S HAND SINK. CITATION #78202-12 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND STOCK SHELVES IN FRONT ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER SHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE REAR CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REMOVE EXCESS ICE FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOORS IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER, GARBAGE AREA AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS/CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE/AROUND 3-COMP. SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

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. CLEAN KNIVES ARE WEDGED BETWEEN WALL AND A PIPE ABOVE 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEANABLE HOLDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AROUND COMPRESSOR FOR FRONT PREP COOLER, DUST BUILD-UP AT FAN COVERS AT WALK-IN FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND CLEAN AROUND COMPRESSOR AND FAN COVER.

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. SODA SYRUP SPILLED ON FLOOR UNDER SOFT DRINKS DISPENSER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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. UNABLE TO SHUT OFF HOT WATER FROM FAUCET KNOB, A VALVE FOR SOAP MIXING ABOVE THE FAUCET IS USED TO SHUT OFF WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET HOT WATER KNOB AND MAINTAIN.