Amitabul

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed jars of kimchi sold "to go" without labels. Instructed to label all items sold "to go" with contact information and ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on interior of 2 door cooler located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in basement. Instructed to remove from premises.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: Observed no variance on site for specialized process involving the fermentation of kimchi. Instructed to halt production of kimchi and request variance from chicago department of public health. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation combined with violation #29.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside either unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at mop sink faucet.must provide where it can be located and serviced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found some small holes at walls inside storage room.must repair/seal.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as a liner for shelving throughout. Shelving must be smooth cleanable surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair leak and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha on premises. Must provide records ofemployee vaccination status or weekly testing per osha.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Premises did not have sign posted inside requiring all customers to wear mask regardless of the vaccination status. Must provide sign.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no posting of signage informing patrons of full vaccination requirements for covered entities at entrance and inside premises. Must post required signage

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Premises is open for indoor dining at this time. Must have a written record of describing protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at mop sink in basement at 75.0f. Must maintain water temperature at mop sink to 100.0f.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard at (left-side) for hand sink at rear next to 3-compartment sink.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed screen on rear exit door with approx:2 inch opening at bottom left corner.must pest-proof door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor under the dry storage shelfs in the rear dry storage room.instructed manager to detail clean and sanitize all affected areas.reccomend additional pest control service to eliminate the pest activity and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install and maintain a splash guard at (left-side) for hand sink at rear next to 3-compartment sink.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen multi-use utensils on top of prep table.must be properly stored and inverted (handles-up) to prevent contaimination before use and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed duct-tape all across top panel of ice maker.instructed to remove and repair maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts-debris hanging on kitchen exhaust hood equipment and to maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles provided in the unisex washrooms. Must provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal all noticeable openings on wall/ceiling and around pipes at rear dry storage room and to maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All dry bulk food containers must be labeled with common name.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container handled up to prevent possible contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, must be stored upside down inverted to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard being used as shelve liner in the kitchen/prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the 2 door reach in cooler with dust and grease accumulation. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow preventer device on the mop sink faucet. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Damaged walls in front of the walk in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).

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

Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.).

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

Inspector’s note: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area 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

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and by rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label bottled food for sale (kimchi and fermented garlic) inside display cooler. (name of business/address/ingredients etc)

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and paint prep shelves with rust accumulation in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with soap and hand drying device or paper towel in front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter stored in front prep area and in rear storage room to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves under prep table not maintained. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in storage room behind equipment not clean. Insturcted to detail clean daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor and wall not sealed along wallbase. Instructed to rubber coving. Ceiling tile not maintained in rear. Instructed to replace all worn ceiling tile.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete food handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all foods not in original containers at all times. During inspection found glass jars containing kimche and mushrooms not properly labeled inside a small black one door refrigerator in front of the front service counter. Must provide label with date, product name, expiration date, business name , address and phone number at all times. Also found large plastic containers holding rice flour, wheat flour and brown rice not labeled in the rear dry storage area.must label at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace gasket at the 1dr refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair cold water faucet handle at the kitchen exposed hand sink. Presently a wrench is attached to open and close the cold water faucet side. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice built up inside upright freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain. Must also clean bottom shelving of prep table with food debris and dirt. Detail clean all cooking equipment at the kitchen prep area and upper compartment of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace stained tiles at ceiling especially by the dish washer area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean fans inside walk in cooler with accumulation of dust and debris. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted accumulation of unnecessary articles on counter top behind front prep/storage area. Also noted employee belongings on shelvings at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings. Must clean, remove or organize clutter to prevent pest harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice built up inside upright freezer at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain. Must also clean bottom shelving of prep table with food debris and dirt. Detail clean all cooking equipment at the kitchen prep area and upper compartment of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace stained tiles at ceiling especially by the dish washer area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean fans inside walk in cooler with accumulation of dust and debris. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted accumulation of unnecessary articles on counter top behind front prep/storage area. Also noted employee belongings on shelvings at the kitchen food prep area. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings. Must clean, remove or organize clutter to prevent pest harborage.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be replaced/provided.Rear storage ceiling had hole, gaps, shall be repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area shall be provided, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced/repaired.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler. Must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, coolers, storage shelving not clean need deatiled cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in storage room under heavy equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields in food prep area need cleaning, missing, broken light shields in rear storage area shall be provided/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves under prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in several areas not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Coving not installed along wallbase not storage room. Instructed to seal and install coving. Ceiling tile missing and damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.