Central Plaza Residential Home

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on floor in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean remove all dead insects from floors in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in serving area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observdd food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in visitor unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on ground and unused equipment in outside garbage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light inside wwalk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in walk-in freezer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed clean water leaking from low-temp dish machine and pooling onto floor. Instructed to repair machine and maintain to prevent possible pest harborage in dishwashing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximatley 65 small live black lfies flying around dishwashing room, prep area, dry storage on walls and storage carts, hallway leading to walk in coolers and exit doors on walls and on exterior surfaces of cooling units. Instructed to contact pest control for additional service and eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking heavily from low temp dish machine and pooling onto floor. Instructed to repair machine and maintain in order to prevent possible pest harborage in dishwashing area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report #2593659 on 4/30/24. They are as follows... 49)4-602.13 observed shelving racks located in the walk-in cooling unit with excessive black and white moldlike buildup along with dried food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain or replace 49)4-601.11(c)observed steam table splash guard in place on steam tables, beverage dispenser, and other equipment in front service in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide. 55)observed food debris on floors under heavy equipment in the front prep serving area, inside the walk-in cooler, behind stove equipment, and along the sidewalk in the freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd window above perimeters of dining area without screen. Instructed to provide to prevent pest entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed steam table splash guard in place on steam tables, beverage dispenser, and other equipment in front service in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving racks located in the walk-in cooling unit with excessive black and white moldlike buildup along with dried food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain or replace/

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of miscellaneus items in the outside receptacle area. Instructed to remove all mattresses, furniture parts, etc., and maintain said area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observd food debris on floors under heavy equipment in the front prep serving area, inside the walk-in cooler, behind stove equipment, and along the sidewalk in the freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer with a build up of grease at the oil draining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled lip on ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors inside the walk in cooler and freezer unit with a build up of dirt, debris and food spillage, a heavy accumulation of dust on the vents as well. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamintaion of foods being held for service.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of dust, dirt and grease on the sides and under all cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the visitor unisex restroom on the 1st floor. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in all unisex restrooms on premise.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base around cooking equipment to remove grease. Also clean floors around the grease traps to remove spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the dish washing area under and around the three comp sink and the dish washing machine with a build up of dirt, stains and food splatter on the walls. Also observed the floor area and walls near the cooking equipment with a build up of grease, dirt, food splatter and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest and insect activity. Near entrance of food service kitchen in the kitchen pump room observed approx 20-30 droppings, in the kitchen behind the stove near the utility sink approx 15-20 droppings on floor. Observed approx 20-25 small flies on the ceiling near the entrance of the kitchen prep area, observed approx another 10-15 small flies in the rear dish washing area under the counter and round the dish washing machine. Instructed to contact pest control and have a service before the return inspection date given. With proof of service sheet from pest service provider. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer with a build up of grease at the oil draining area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gasket seal on the large deep freezer located just to the right of the entrance broken in need of repair (temp holding) instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of walk in freezer #1 with a build up of dirt and debris on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease and food splatter on the cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean the sides and under all cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the dish washing area under and around the three comp sink and the dish washing machine with a build up of dirt, stains and food splatter on the walls. Also observed the floor area and walls near the cooking equipment with a build up of grease, dirt, food splatter and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed protective light shield missing from light at the entrance to the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity at the food service line under the counter apprx 10-15 droppings. Inside the shelving of the counter approx 10 droppings and along the wall just behind and on the cart unit approx 40-50 droppings and observed a pack of chocolate powder eaten through (nawing of pest) in the dry rear dry storage area. Instructed to contact pest control service and have a service and clean and maintain areas before inspection return date of feb,7,2022 priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-020 (a)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors inside the walk in cooling unit with a build up of dirt, debris and food spillage, a heavy accumulation of dust on the vents as well. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing possible contamintaion of foods being held for service.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a heavy build up of dust, dirt and grease on the sides and under all cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all as a means of preventing pest and insect harboring.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacles overflowing with trash unable to close lids to help prevent pest activity and debris of items around the area as well. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest activity and harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls throughout the food service area with a build up of dirt and food splatter on the walls. Instructed to clean all areas around the cooking and non cooking equipment.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and litter surrounding garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of rice and sugar without labels. Instructed to label all bulk ingredients that are not in original containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled lip on ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes and litter surrounding garbage area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the walk-im freezer and walk-in cooler in the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the milk cooler located in the kitchen and the right door of the servicing line prep cooler. Instructed to replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on the baffle of the hood located on the far right side. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the left faucet of the three compartment sink. Instructed to repair plumbing at the three compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the visitor unisex restroom on the 1st floor and the staff unisex restroom on the 2nd floor. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in all unisex restrooms on premise.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing coving along the wall in the dish room on the left side of the room. Instructed to provide coving in the dish room.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of the walk freezer dirty. Must defrost and clean.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted the outside ground around the compactor is dirty(standing water/puddling). Instructed to clean and maintain to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base around cooking equipment to remove grease. Also clean floors around the grease traps to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the dishroom. Maintain the floor dry in the dishroom and dry storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the wall corners in the doorway separating the dishroom from the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the grease trap underneath the prep/sink table and shelving inside the walk in cooler to remove debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas to remove spill and/or debris: walk in coolers, storage room and dishwashing room. Also noted floor tiles broken in front of the dish washing machine. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted water stained ceiling tile in the kitchen above the deep freezer. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside the storage area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the burned out bulb inside the walk-in freezer

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rubber gasket on the walk-in cooler in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rubber gasket on the walk-in cooler in kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior surfaces of heavy cooking equipment in kitchen to remove grease observed.

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

Inspector’s note: Found low hot running water pressure at the exposed handsink in the kitchen; increase the hot water pressure at the exposed handsink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving unit in small walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior panel of ice machine,shelving units in dish washing area,rolling carts.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor along wall bases in prep and dish washing areas and floor drains in same.must grout floor under dish machine.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in women's and men's staff toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in wall behind ice machine,missing ceiling tiles above walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair low water pressure at hand sink in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED SOME RUSTY SURFACES i.e. SHELVES IN COOLERS etc. REMOVE/SEAL RUST.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL INSIDE/OUTSIDE ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYER, SIDES OF STOVE, ALL MOBIL CARTS INCLUDING WHEELS. DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT STEAM TABLE, DEEP STAINES.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE COVFING ALONG ALL WALLS WHERE COVING IS MISSING THROUGHOUT, PREVENTING INSECT ENTRANCE/HARBORAGE. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE ALL MISSING, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WATERSTAINED WALL IN 5TH FLOOR JANITORS CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYER AT COOKING STATION

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

Inspector’s note: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKS AT DISH MACHINE