CLARKE'S ON BELMONT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND LOOSE TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGROUT, SECURE TILES, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA BEHIND AND AROUND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE COOKING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE COOKING LINE. OPERATOR INSTALLED UPON NOTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND/OR SERVED (EGGS, SAUSAGE, DELI MEAT, ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND LOOSE TILES ON THE FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REGROUT, SECURE TILES, AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA BEHIND AND AROUND SINKS AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE BAR AREA. (BAR IS CLOSED OFF AND NOT BEING USED AND LEAK IS NOT ABOVE OR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE COOKING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHEASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, SKILLET SALADS OMELETS SANDWICHES. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/30/14 REPORT#1092803. (34)BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.(43) WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHEASHING AREA AND REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN WALL TILES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HANDWASH SINK IN REAR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS IN REAR AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE FREEZER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT BAR IS DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(EXPOSED RAW WOOD)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.)FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN DRAINAGE PIPING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.(EXPOSED RAW WOOD)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT BASEMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE COB WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAITRESS COFFEE STATION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED MORE THAN 40 SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR DISH AREA ON THE WALL, CURTAIN AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE SODA DISPENSING HOLDING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 10/2512. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOS SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED(I.E., EGGS).A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-39-012 ISSUED. CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE M AVILA ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 915AM WITH CERTIFICATE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT DISH AREA AND AT HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOMS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD SPLASHES FROM WALL AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE COB WEBS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM WINDOW SILL ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK AT WAITRESS COFFEE STATION.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND REACH-IN POP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.7F;THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED 52F.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F.CHEESE CAKES AND CAKES WERE STORED IN IT.TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH,WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW.(FAX#312- 746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000073321-18

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3 DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; AND CHOCOLATE CAKE AT TEMP OF 46.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 3, VALUE 26.CRITICAL VIOLATION:73321-18

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. PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE WINDOW ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE

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. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.ADDITIONAL DISCHARGE WATER HOSE IS NEEDED AT BASEMENT.PIPE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN, NO WATER ON FLOOR.BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,ALSO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS BROKE WATER IS LEAKING ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO WELD.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:35 FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.5F TO 59.9F;FOUND TWO PANS OF COOKED DICED POTATOES STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 59F TO 60.4F.WALK-IN COOLER AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER BOTH AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.BOTH FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 5,PLUS 35 EACH FRESH EGGS.VALUE 45.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70327-12

* 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 HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(HAM, EGGS ETC).INFOMATION GIVEN ON SANITATION CLASS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 HOOOO70327-12.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. UTENSILS MUST BE PROPER PROTECTED.COVERED.

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. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND BAR AREA(FOOD DEBRIS).RE GROUT FLOOR BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN DISH ROOM.