West Tower Kitchen

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stored plates not inverted. Instructed management to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers (rice, sugar) without label containing product name. Instructed to label and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found/observed front entrance/exit doors, and revolving doors not rodent proofed, doors had gaps on bottom of doors, ranging from 1/2 inch, to 1 inch gap, citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks in kosher prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in walk in coolers under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler needs re-grouting.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/gaps, in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in kitchen prep are, rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/provided.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide all food handler's with their illinois food handler's certification at all times. Must provide for the next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Disposable cups and utensils not protced during storage, instructed to keep upside down or covered.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling panels in kitchen, instrcted to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Condensation noted in walk-in cooler, instructed to eliminate and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Carts are tethered with a cable too close to hand sink, instructed to remove cables and keep carts away from hand sink.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies in the food preparation areas. Approximately 60 live fruit flies were observed on the walls and ceiling of the butcher room, potwash area and food preparation areas. Management used a vacuum to remove the fruit flies in these areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling tile rails in the butcher room. Must scrape and repaint the rails in this area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the ceiling vents in the 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.MOLDY INSULATION AROUND PIPES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD AND MAINTAIN.

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. STANDING WATER NEXT TO 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.