Center on Halsted

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

Inspector’s note: Noted 1/4" gap at the bottom of outter doors in garbage room. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted mechanical stopper of the middle sink of the 3 compartment in poor repairs. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a small opening at the bottom of the exit door near the garbage storage area. Instrcuted to rodent proof said door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenware (bowls, pans and pots) not inverted on drying rack and under food prep tables. Instructed to invert all said kitchenware.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed linens and other kitchen related items stored in milk crates. Instructed to properly store said items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three all gender toilet rooms with receptacles without lids. Instructed to provide receptacles with lids at all gender toilet rooms.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide irreversible registering temperature indicators for the high temperature dish washing machine. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields or shatter proof bulbs above the ice machine.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from #2241174 from 12-6-18 not corrected. #55--floor behind the grease trap with debris. Must clean and maintain. #58-no proof of allergen training for all the city of chicago certified food managers.must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Luggage must not be stored in the food prep area. Manager removed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall behind the grease trap with food splatter.----floor behind the grease trap with debris. Must clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine waterline. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt inside panel of ice machine located in 3rd floor. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on floor under around and behind ice machine located in 3rd floor. Must clean 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 walls inside utility room in 3rd floor. Must clean and maintain. Observed openings and peeling paint on walls inside utility room in 3rd floor. Must repaint and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at the exposed hand washing sink loose. Must repair and maintain. Observed no exposed hand washing sink at the 3rd floor bar area. Must installed a hand washing sink with hot and cold running water .

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

Inspector’s note: Observed liquor bottles not elevated 6inches off the floor in 3rd floor bar area.must properly store and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops improperly store in 3rd floor bar area. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dust build up inside cabinets under both 2-compartment sinks at 3rd floor prep area. Must clean interior of cabinets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build/dirt build up on floor at 3rd floor prep area along wlals/corners. Instructed manager to clean floor and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to clean interior of grease traps under 2-compartment sinks at 3rd floor prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the hoodvents above the stove to remove dust debris buildup.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found a bowl in the refrigerator ice bin used to scoop ice. Instructed to store ice scoops seperate and away from ice in between use.

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

Inspector’s note: The east kitchen sink has a corroded grease trap lid, clean and repaint said lid.

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

Inspector’s note: The faucet of the east kitchen sink is loose, repair said faucet.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Garbage area inside the hallway not maintained. Observed garbage containers overflowing with garbage. On floor along the wall black garbage bags are stored on top of each other, some of the bags are broken, food liquid spillage on cement floor and numerous flies and small flies throughout the area. Instructed to remove garbage and clean floor to minimize insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic utensils inside the drawer with other items:toothpicks,gloves,etc. Instructed to properly store utensils inside a food grade container or invert them.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on floor around the grease trap, and along south walls under the shelves, also remove dry boiled egg at same area, must be clean and maintain.