Red Apple Food & Liquor

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up on the codencer in the walk in cooler. Must defrost and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas: walk in cooler under racks and under display shelving under chips.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 0bserved missing ceiling tile,missing and/or damaged floor tiles in the chip area. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor need cleaning behind heavy equipment and underneath the chip racks and inside the walk in cooler to remove debris.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket on the refrigerator door in the cooking area in poor repair; instructed to replace gasket on cooler door.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior bottom of the fryers to remove grease observed.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the three comp sink in the cooking area; repair leak.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in the storage area behind the water tank for the compressors; seal hole in wall.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on some ceiling tile and vents near the cooking area above customer waiting area; clean to remove dust observed. Also remove dust from the ventilation fans on the ceiling of the washrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed some build up inside the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean area to remove build up.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed stock stored on floor in storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved and worn cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside meat walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on surfaces of slicer and grinder in meat prep area, dust buildup on exterior surfaces of coolers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in prep and storage areas, damaged floor tiles in meat prep area, water seepage on walls in storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food spills, grease buildup and dust buildup on walls, ceiling vents, ceiling tiles and light shields in hot food prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in meat walk-in cooler and produce display cooler. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease buildup inside ventilation hood in hot food prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of ventilation hood(grease buildup).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield inside meat walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Install back flow device on utility sink. Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink in louisiana chicken prep area.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer and sales area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 mice droppings on floor along wallbase at rear beverage, paper good storage area. Remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize bottom shelf of prep table at meat prep area in rear.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace/repair water damaged ceiling tiles at rear and front display floor.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at bottom shelf of rear prep table, organize and maintain at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more rodent droppings on floor and ledge inside of walk in cooler.also front and rear doors not tight fitting.must remove droppings,clean and sanitized area.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/1/15.(serious 7-38-020)

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving unit in walk in cooler.must replace worn cutting board in prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving unit at bread storage shelf.must clean debri from inside of ice cream freezer,saw machine,grinder,produce and meat prep table,wrapping station.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor under display units on sales floor.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles behind service counter.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must seal holes in wall in liquor storage area.must repair or replace damaged wall trim on sales floor near wine display,stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout.must clean dead insects from light shields throughout

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged light shield in prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate,organize articles off of floor and away from wall in rear storage rooms.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove the backflow device observed on the two comp sink in the rear prep area and attach it to the mop sink. (mop sinks required to have a backflow device).

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean large cutting board in rear prep area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in walk-in cooler under shelves. Elevate items from floor of walk-in cooler. Clean floor in walk-in cooler where meat stored.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must remove dust from ceiling of large walk-in cooler. Clean fan covers in large walk-in cooler. Replace damaged or missing ceiling tiles where needed in store. Remove heavy dust from ventilation fan in washroom. Seal hole in lower wall in washroom by sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Some clutter of items in storage closet next to washroom; remove and organize. Remove unnecessary items from large rear storage room to avoid clutter. Instructed on proper storage of mops, brooms; store with mop head upward to dry. Recommended installing a mop rack on wall in storage area for hanging of mops and brooms. Remove back flow device from two comp sink and place on utility sink; (utility sink must have a backflow device).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tiles behind front service counter. Must clean floors under all shelves and storage pallets on sales floor and in storage areas. Must detail clean floors in prep area.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all soiled linen. Must also provide a place to store employee belongings.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove branches and other debris from rear outside storage area.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted evidence of insects on site. Noted approximately 30-35 live small flies on walls,on prep tables,on interior of sinks and flying throughout rear prep area. Must remove insects,sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report # 1154350 on 5/30/2012 and report # 1158379 on 6-8-2012 not corrected. (36)provide light shield in front walk in cooler,(38)repair leak under sink in rear washroom and must install a backflow device at the mop sink,(41)remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage areas. Must correct all minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all sinks and equipement in rear prep area. Must clean all coolers and freezers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tiles behind front service counter. Must clean floors under all shelves and storage pallets on sales floor and in storage areas. Must detail clean floors in prep area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield in rear walk in cooler where missing.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must replace the rusted top on the two compartment sink grease trap and properly maintain. Must provide hot water at the mop sink.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all soiled linen. Must also provide a place to store employee belongings.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove branches and other debris from rear outside storage area.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings near water heater and around elctrical outlets in meat prep area. Replace missing wall tiles behind exposed sink in meat prep area. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in all areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shield in front walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leak under sink in rear washroom.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must install a backflow device at the mop sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Remove cleaning equipment from trays on packaging table. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 mice droppings on shelves under chips in sales area, 8 mice droppings in corner between meat display cooler and unused cooler in meat prep area, 7 mice droppings on floor between washbowl in washroom, 10-15 flying insects on drainboard and around 3-comp sink, 15-20 flying insects around onions in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-30-020 citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove milk crates off floor and provide shelving for storage.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all display shelves, coolers, freezers, sinks, cutting boards, prep tables, slicers, knife racks.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in walk-in freezer. Floor need cleaning under meat display cooler, along walls and in all corners in sales, prep, and storage areas.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipe fittings near water heater and around elctrical outlets in meat prep area. Replace missing wall tiles behind exposed sink in meat prep area. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in all areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Provide light shields above open produce in display cooler. Provide light shield in front walk-in cooler.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Install self-closing device on washroom doors.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leak under sink in rear washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers in all reach-in and walk-in coolers.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in rear storage areas to prevent pest harborage. Remove cleaning equipment from trays on packaging table. Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution. Provide long handle utensils for dispensing jalapeño peppers to minimize bare hand contact.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found fruit fly and house fly activity at rear of premises. Observed about 4o flies on walls. Serious violation. Citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found sinks, exterior of cooler, and tables not clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear of premises by meat preparation areas.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear dry storage areas that need to be removed.(boxes, etc.)

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT THIS INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED i.e.CHICKEN.