Protein Bar

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Scoops stored in stagnate water at room temps, instructed to keep under cold running water or clean empty container.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen yogurt base in a container of stagnant water located in the walk-in cooler. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintenance.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at prep sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid inside of the rear prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the three compartment sink to have a leak. Instructed manager to repair.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs on the ceiling above the front hand sink and in the rear near the ice machine. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed upper ceilings and light shields dusty. Instructed to clean/maintain all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet at 4- compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dust build up on vent in ceiling in prep area. Found debris inside light shield inside prep area. Must remove and detail clean. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found boxes stored directly on floor in rear of kitchen. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Inside upper panel of ice machine not clean.must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceilings in prep area behind counter ,dusty,and walls in dish washing room area not clean of debris.must clean/maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling light shields in front prep area.must clean/maintain.also 1 - cracked light shield in same area.must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board, attached to drink prep table, with deep dark grooves. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust debris on the vents located on the ceiling above the food prep area and dish washing area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling panels in prep area of food spills, and at rear where necessary of dust build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted several small flyig insects at front prep area on boxes, fruit,wall and at rear on wall. Recommend contacting pest control service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in walk-in cooler along wall under storage racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean ceiling panels in prep area of food spills, and at rear where necessary of dust build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted dark groves into the small cutting board at the fruit station. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of reach in freezer and prep coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area around equipment, along the wall base and in corners to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair loose gasket at 2dr refrigerator at the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repalce caulking at the rear prep sink where the wall meets with the sink. Must remove debris and dead insects from interior of lightshields at ceiling in the rear 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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA CABINETS AND INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COVER.

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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food- transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON/FOR PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES.

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 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.