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

Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on the premises with approx. 25 small fruit flies noted during inspection.small fly activity was noted at the 2nd floor bar area.instructed to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean walls and ceilings in the dishwashing room to remove accumulation of dusts and remove food splashed debris on walls in the sushi prep area also,floors at all bars need a detail cleaning and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report #2603149 dated for 9/19/2024: (53) 6-202.24 - observed no self closing devices on employee washroom doors (all gender men's and women's) so that they shall be tight fitting and self closing. (53) 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom for sanitary products. (58)no proof of allergen training provided for city of chicago certified food service manager. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of chicago food service sanitation certificates. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now classified as a priority foundation item due to previous non-compliance.must correct before re-inspection.priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation…

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.14: observed no self closing devices on any employee washroom doors(all gender, men's and women's). Instructed to install self closing devices on all employee washroom doors(all gender, men's and women's) so that they shall be tight fitting and self closing

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom for sanitary products.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 small flies in facility. Observed small fly activity throughout facility, observed small fly activity in areas such as small bar near kitchen and dishroom. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity in facility and clean affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 7/19/2024. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 146f. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine wash solution in spray type warewashers that use hot water to sanitize for a single tank, conveyor dual temperature machine may not be less than 160f. Corrected during recent inspection on 7/19/2024 observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at proper temperature of 160f. Priority foundation violation. Citation issued 7-38-025

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing devices on any employee washroom doors(all gender, men's and women's). Instructed to install self closing devices on all employee washroom doors(all gender, men's and women's) so that they shall be tight fitting and self closing

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom for sanitary products.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no toilet tissue in four out of five stalls in women's washroom. Instructed a supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. Corrected during recent inspection on 7/19/2024 toilet tissue provided in all stalls in women's washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Using Deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

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

Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring heat strip or thermometer for High temp dish machine, instructed to obtain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice on fans in walk-in freezer. Instructed to correct and maintain fans free of ice.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed white cutting boards in prep area in need of repair or replacing, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splash guard at the handwashing sink in the sushi prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose food debris and water on floors throughout food prep and dish areas, instructed to clean maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand wash sink in unused pastry prep area maintaining an improper maximum temperature of 89.6f. Instructed to repair sink so that it is capable of delivering water under pressure at a minimum temperature of 100f.

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

Inspector’s note: Small deli cups not air dried properly, instructed to air dry before stacking.

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

Inspector’s note: Sneeze guard at sushi prep station not high or far enough from customers seating area, instructed to provide and adequate sneeze guard.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted multi use utensils (plates,cups,bowls etc) on shelves at the basement by the dish washer room. Instructed to invert all utensils during storage or provide a protective cover to prevent dust accumulation and contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the elctrical room where employees uniform are stored at the basemnet food prep area.instructed to clean,organize and/or remove all unnecessary article to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Bar soda gun dispensers not clean inside. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dead bugs noted at rear sectin of kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Weak hot hot water pressure at main 3-comp sink and bar sinks, instructed to provide under city pressure.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop not stored properly, instructed to store in a clean contaner.

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 PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND ALL OF THE BARS.

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 CLEAN THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BARS. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TRACK LIGHTING AT VISION 3RD FLOOR BAR. REPLACE ANY DIRTY BEVERAGE LINES UNDERNEATH THE BARS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARS ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND UNDERNEATH THE SINKS.

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 SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHWASH AREA. SEAL THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL BEHIND THE GRILL IN THE DELI PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide adequate lighting in the women's restroom in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sinks behind all bars. Must provide drain line hoses connected to the soda guns behind all bars and route to a floor drain.

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. Must label/date foods inside walk in food cooler.

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 replace all damaged reach in coolers door gaskets at front prep area.

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 and sanitize interior of all coolers at front prep area.

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. Must detail clean floor at 2nd floor bars along corners and below counters.