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Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler at improper cold holding temperature, internal air temperature of 57.2f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd not to use until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Cooler must be able to maintain colds at 41f or below. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate 6 inches and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Slow draining handwash sink in rear prep/warewashing area. Instd to repair and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in prep area heavily stained. Instd to clean/sanitize cutting boards and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cardboard being used as a cutting board at pizza prep line in rear prep area. Instd to use proper food grade equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floormats at the trhee comnpartment sink. Instructed to remove cardboard and install floormats that are smooth easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of debris and ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Must remove excess ice, detail clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at three compartment sink in disrepair and leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean multi use trays improperly stored on floor. Instd to store elevated at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Using large 30 gallon rubber garbage cans to store tzatziki sauce in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade containers and that are able to be properly, wash, rinsed and sanitized. Cardboard being using as a cutting board in rear prep area. Instd to use proper cutting board and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover for trash receptacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn and discolored. Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All table legs, wheels and shelves in rear area in need detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 50-60 fruit flies in rear dish area and 10-15 in rear area where restrooms are located. Instructed to clean, sanitize and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing where worn and discolored. Large can opener in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All table legs, wheels and shelves in rear area in need detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and food. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls in rear prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Using large 30 gallon rubber garbage cans to store bbq sauce and other items in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade containers and that are able to be properly, wash, rinsed and sanitized

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine door with slight calcium build up. Instd to clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instd to relocate paper towel dispenser by handwash sink, currently located near 3-compartment sink.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 male employee wearing mask impropley mask is on chin with nose and mouth fully exposed. Instd to wear mask properly at all times. Violation issued 7-28-060 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Black milk crates being used to store foods in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper food grade containers that are smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 6/17/19 report 2293711 not corrected. 58- food handlers on site (4) without food handler training. Instd to provide food handler training for all employees and maintain verification 60- missing allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain allergen training and maintain verification. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 51.3f instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority citation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2" gap on bottom left corner of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in rear storage, second floor storage, and walk-in freezer areas. Instructed to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed left handle missing on faucet above soft serve machine. Instructed to replace handle and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on storage shelves in the rear walk-in cooler, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer and chicken oven not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize slicer and chicken rods for oven. Also clean walk-in cooler storage racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the walk-in cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards worn with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear area in need of grout. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in rear. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear slicer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area light shield not clean, instructed to clean.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises at this time. Given copy of idph's food handler info., instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: The grease trap underneath the 3-compartment sink is rusty. Instructed to remove the rust and paint it.

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

Inspector’s note: Both hoods and filters not clean they have some grease on them. Instructed to clean and maintain them.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields in prep area need detailed cleaning. Loose threshold at rear door. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Light out at 2nd floor storage area. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors unbder chicken oven in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN PREP AREA, WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOOR IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE MEDIUM FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED BBQ SAUCE, FLOUR, RICE ECT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. SOME COOLERS DO NOT HAVE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME.