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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package (squeeze bottles,etc)

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored inside of ready to eat dry goods must remove and store in proper manner to prevent cross contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wear laying down in different direction in containers must store with handles in upright position.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper usage of gloves by male food handler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed detergent and sanitizer hoses to long down inside of 3- compartment sink with water must make shorter to prevent backflow siphonage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up and dust from all used and unused equipment,service counter shelving units, walk in cooler shelving units & fan guard covers,rolling carts,ice dispenser on soda machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace dump sink faucet in poor repair in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged flooring inside of walk in cooler,damaged wall bases in rear prep/dish washing area.must grout floor outside of staff toilet room.must remove excessive caulking around base of grease trap of 3- comp sink to be smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up and splatter from walls and ceilings throughout all prep & dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up & dirt from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises ,walk in cooler and floor drains.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in dry food storage area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2608415 12/4/24 not corrected #47-4-501.12 : must refinish or provide new cutting board at the sandwich prep station.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

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

Inspector’s note: Must refinish or provide new cutting board at the sandwich prep station.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects on the bottom shelving underneath coffee station. Instructed to remove dead insects and clean area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed salad bowls stored facing up on top ofsalad prep cooler. Instructed to invert bowls to protect from overhead contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint in prep area, instructed to wear.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard at front hand wash sink, instructed to install.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor of walk-in cooler uneven, broken floor plates, instructed to repair and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing faucet in the front loose. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing in the rear by walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on the vent in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing faucet in the front loose. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing in the rear by walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on the vent in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employees not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed waste water leaking profusely (into bus pan) from drain pipe from 3 compartment sink to greasetrap. Instructed to repair plumbing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing faucet in the front loose. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile missing in the rear by walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt buildup on the vent in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: Rusty screw noted inside ice maker, instructed to use rust resistant screws inside ice maker.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing a splash guard at front prep area hand wash sink, instructed to install.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found service sink inoperable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no labels for bulk sugar and rice storage containers. Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area attached to the reavh in prep cooler with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing hot/cold water nozzles for the utility mop sink. Facility instructed to correct, provide nozzles and running water.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a large opening/hole in the wall located in the manager office. Instructed to seal.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working exhaust ventilation fan in the washroom. Instructed to provide a working exhaust ventilation fan.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non compliance from report #2185180 on 7/27/18. Previous core violations not corrected: (58) pa 100-0367: no allergen training certificate on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Utensils in use stored in a standing water bucket, instructed to keep in a dry clean container, no standing water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk 2 door refrigerator door in poor repair, door not able to close properly, located in the front food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors by the soda drink boxes with accumulated soda syrup on the floor, observed floors around the grease trap with accumulated dirt debris around grease trap located in the rear food prep area under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling located in the front food prep/customer service area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tile above the bread prep table located in the middle food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk 2 door refrigerator door in poor repair, door not able to close properly, located in the front food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors by the soda drink boxes with accumulated soda syrup on the floor, observed floors around the grease trap with accumulated dirt debris around grease trap located in the rear food prep area under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean all said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust on the ceiling located in the front food prep/customer service area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed missing ceiling tile above the bread prep table located in the middle food prep area. Instructed to replace ceiling tile and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on the front prep coolers and the rear prep cooler torn or in disrepair. Instructed to replace the gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling vent with accumulated dust north of the front prep area hood. Instructed to clean and maintain all ceiling vents.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while handling food.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior), not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had excess food debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear kitchen areas by 3 compartment sink, prep tables,need re-grouting. Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be replaced, provided.

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

Inspector’s note: 2-floor tiles in prep area for large mixer chipped,broken.must replace

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: No hot water at hand sink faucet in women's washroom for customers in rear back area.must repair.serious violation issued 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: 2-floor tiles in prep area for large mixer chipped,broken.must replace

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling lightshields in rear prep/dish room not clean,debris,dead insects.must clean/maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Emploee/food handler not wearing hair restraint in prep area.instructed that all employees must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Single service article used to store food item in kitchen, instructed to use proper utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Damaged floor tiles in flour mixing station, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust build-up on ceiling vent above prep area and fan cover in walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Both hot and cold water knobs not shutting off completely at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floors throughout premises to remove food debri and crumbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floor drains throuhgout premises to prevent pest breeding.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer at the 1dr milk refrigerator at the front service line.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly store all utensils (spoons, knives and forks in wicker baskets) with the handles up to prevent from contamination until used. Also in the dishroom area must properly store aluminum flat baking trays properly off the floor at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize interior bottom shelf of 1dr and 3dr coolers in the most rear prep room area to remove spills and food debris. Must clean interior of ice bin lid.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucets at front and rear exposed hand sinks. Must repair exhaust vent in the staff restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards with deep, dark grooves-must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain can opener.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a shield to the light in the walk in cooler.

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

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

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: All wash cloths must be stored in a bucket of sanitizing solution when not in use.

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. DETERIORATED WOODEN WALL UTENSILS HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE NON-ABSORBANT DURABLE SURFACES.

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. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT DOUGH MIXING ROOM TRAPPING FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURCFACE.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. INOPERABLE VENT IN EMPLOYEES MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO VENT TOILET ROOMS.

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. COLD WATER SIDE AT 3COMP SINK IS LOOSE, HAND SINK FAUCT AT FRON PREP LINE SQUARTING WATER AT FOOD STORAGE COUNTER. INSTRUCTEDC TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

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. MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVETAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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. ALL DUSTY CANNED AND BOTTLED GOODS, COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVES MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

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. MISSING GROUT AT KITCHEN TILES NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST PROVIDE A CELING COVERING ABOVE FRONT DOUGH PREP TABLE.

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. CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.

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. A MINOR LEAK NOTED UNDER DOUGH MIXING HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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 THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.