Best Sub #2

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler without hair restraint instructed to provide and maintain while handling food.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed handsink in need of splash guard next to rear prep area handsink. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable barrier to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed grease and food debris build up in between fryers and prep tables in front prep area. Instructed to remove accumulated build up, clean and sanitize to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed toiletroom door not self closing. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed excessive clutter in rear storage area near freezing units. Instructed to remove all miscellaneus items and organize restaurant equipment.must maintain premise

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 100 small black live flies in rear prep area on equipment, prep tables, exterior surfaces of cooling units, flying throughout office, standing on walls in rear prep and rear storage area on boxes and unopened salad dressing bottles. Recommended to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate fly activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler without hair restraint instructed to provide and maintain while handling food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in need of splash guard next to rear prep area handsink. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable barrier to prevent possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris build up in between fryers and prep tables in front prep area. Instructed to remove accumulated build up, clean and sanitize to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed toiletroom door not self closing. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in rear storage area near freezing units. Instructed to remove all miscellaneus items and organize restaurant equipment.must maintain premise

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No sanitizer solution test strip on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Broken floor tiles in rear prep kitchen, Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at office areas and storage areas.(old equipment/tools)must clean and organize

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at office areas and storage areas.(old equipment/tools)must clean and organize.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violations not corrected from report dated 12-5-23 inspection# 2586311.violation 47. All of the chest freezers have the plastic inside of the door duct taped and have exposed insulation and wiring inside. Management instructed to replace all broken chest freezers. Violation 55. Repair the broken floor tiles in the rear food prep and storage area around the prep coolers violation 57. Observed a food handling employee without a valid food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must correct all above stated violations.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 all of the chest freezers have the plastic inside of the door duct taped and have exposed insulation and wiring inside. Management instructed to replace all broken chest freezers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the food debris inside of the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink, microwave, deep fryers, 7up cooler next to the grill, knife rack, storage shelves, interior and exterior of all prep coolers, and the chest freezers interior and exterior.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the broken floor tiles in the rear food prep and storage area around the prep coolers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor under and around the 3 compartment sink and grease trap. Clean the grease buildup on the walls next to the ventilation hood and around the prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live insect activity on the premises. Observed 2 live cockroaches on the walls around the 3 compartment sink. Also observed 10 live small flying insects on the walls and shelves of the dish washing area and dry storage area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead cockroaches on the floor of the food prep area, office and dish washing area. Management instructed to remove all dead insects from the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: All of the chest freezers have the plastic inside of the door duct taped and have exposed insulation and wiring inside. Management instructed to replace all broken chest freezers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris inside of the exposed hand washing sink next to the 3 compartment sink, microwave, deep fryers, 7up cooler next to the grill, knife rack, storage shelves, interior and exterior of all prep coolers, and the chest freezers interior and exterior.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the broken floor tiles in the rear food prep and storage area around the prep coolers. Repair the large gap in the wall at the floor under the 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor under and around the 3 compartment sink and grease trap. Clean the grease buildup on the walls next to the ventilation hood and around the prep cooler.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem food thermometer on premises. Instructed manager must provide and calibrate a metal stem food thermometer on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: No chlorine sanitizing test strips on premises. Instructed manager must provide by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Noted waste water backing up with dirt, food particles and grease from 2 of the 3 compartment sinks when water is released from one of the compartment sinks. Also noted water leakage from the grease trap.manager immediately called plumber for maintenance. Instructed to monitor at all times. Serious violation #7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food products with product name, prepared by date and/or used by date.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted food items stored in grocery bags inside rear chest freezer. Instructed to store food items inside approved food grade containers with tight fitting lids....noted deep cuts and dirt on cutting board at the rear prep table by slicer. Instructed to clean, smoothen and maintain.....noted shelves at the front prep area lined with foil paper. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest....mst repair and maintain al chest freezer lids broken and damaged.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cracks on floor through out the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles on the customer dinning area and at the rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted 2 prep tables at the rear used for prepping with no hand wash sink. Instructed to install a hand wash sink at the rear or remove the prep tables.....noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on table inside a dry storage room. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove type and repair chest freezer tops in rear food storage area. Must not use tin foil as a liner for shelving at the cooks line.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and cracked floor tiles at the dishwashing/prep area. Ninstructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on kitchen food preparation walls. Must clean and maintain. Observed peeling paint walls in rear dishwashing area. Must repaint and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide stem thermometer to monitor food temperatures. Must provide themometer at the upright rear meat cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must removed clutter and unnecessary articles from rear storage area to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and food particles. Clean vents in hooded system above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace all water stained ceiling tiles where needed.

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.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST TOPS OF CHEST FREEZERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.FOUND 3 COMP SINK NOT MAINTAINED I.E. WATER SEEPING THROUGH DIVIDER WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR,MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST TOPS OF CHEST FREEZERS.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MISSING COVER ON SEATS IN DINING.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS /STAINS ON TOILET BOWL&SEAT,HAND WASH SINK IN TOILET, AND MOP SINK .

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN TOILET.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND AT REAR PREP AREAS.ALSO PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING PEELING AND STAINS ON WALLS BY EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN AND AT STAIR CASE STORAGE BY EXPOSE HAND SINK NEEDS REPAIR.