THE GREAT CHICAGO FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANY

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE IN WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES COMPLETLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN: EXTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS BASEMENT, EXTERIOR OF FRYER BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SODA DISPENSERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA DISPENSING UNIT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERED AREA AROUND SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: CHECK ALL REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETERS AND WALK IN THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL THERMOMETER WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT TO INSURE 140F AT ALL TIMES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER. REMOVE CLUTTER IN ORDER TO HAVE PEST CONTROL EFFECTIVELY TREAT ALL AREAS OF 1ST FLOOR DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. EXAMPLES: CAR SEATS, BICYCLES, PERSONAL ITEMS. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, kitchen storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in bsmt prep area that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen, bsmt prep areas, storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep areas, and in rear storage areas under shelving(1st floor, bsmt) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint in staircase, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing vent cover by prep area shall be provided.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING AND BROKEN WALL AT THE MOP SINK CLOSET ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL COVING AT WALL BASE NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. ALSO ACROSS FROM THIS AREA THERE IS WALL WHERE THE CORNER COVING IS FALLING APART. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MOP ROOM CLOSET. IT NEEDS TO BE WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED IT IS BEING REMOLDED BUT THE SINK HAS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR ETHE 3-COMP SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND COOKED SPINACH AT TEMP OF 104.7F TO 117.4F; FOUND COOKED CHILI AT TEMP OF 110.8F TO 121.6F; BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED ON STEAM TABLE, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT FOOD AT TEMP OF 165F PRIOR TO STORE THEM ON STEAM TABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 23,VALUE 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE INSIDE KITCHEN IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED NO FOOD OR FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT .

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BURNED LIGHT ABOVE THE PREP TABLE(POTATOES /SALAD STATION),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: DOOR AT SMALL WASHROOM USED FOR STAFF/CUSTOMERS BY THE MOP CLOSET NOT SELF CLOSED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CALIBRATED THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD AND SPICES CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT WIRE RACK SHELVING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINET DOOR IN THE FRONT AREA, VERY GREASY TO TOUCH.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL COVING 4" ON THE WALL BASE BY THE TOP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT. MISSING COVING/BASEBOARD. CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM, BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALLS ABOVE THE DOOR ON ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL THE CEILING BESIDE THE CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WOK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN ONE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL CLOTHING, SHOES AND SLIPPER OF THE EMPLOYEE MUST NOT BE STORED IN ANY FOOD SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LOCKER ROOM FOR THE EMPLOYEE'S CLOTHING, SHOES AND SLIPPER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS(DEEP FRYER, GRILL, STOVE AND OVEN);FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS;FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT BY THE SODA CRATE, WITH SYRUP. NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND THE FILTER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT BY THE COOKING AREA, MUST PROVIDE THE END CAPS TO HOLD THE LIGHT SHIELD. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKING AREA CLOSE TO THE GRILL. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING ON THE GREASE BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3COMPT SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT(WOK, CHAIRS, SNOW SHOVEL, ELECTRICAL CORDS,ETC ON THE FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, DISPOSE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENTS,ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING. MUST ELEVATE ALSO ALL BOXES IN THE STORAGE ROOM IST FLOOR.