Al's Under the L

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing method of tcs foods. Found sausages in cotainer in the three compartment sink. Instructed to use proper thawing methods for tcs foods such as placing foods in a cold holding unit overnight, or under cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an small opening at the bottom of the rear exit door. Instructed to seal and maintain to prevent potential entry points for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 mice droppings on site at this time. Found the mice droppings on the floors in the following areas: behind the cold holing units in the rear storage area, in the office area, in the toilet room, and behind the cooking equipment in the front prep area. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak underneath the hand sink in the dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in a container of sanitizer when not in use.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the outside grease dumpster.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed a torn door gasket inside of the door of the 1 door prep cooler in the rear storage area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed a torn door gasket inside of the door of the 1 door prep cooler in the rear storage area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 seal the gaps between the floor and wall in the rear storage area. Observed several pieces of flooring that are coming up in the rear storage area. Management instructed to seal.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed chipped paint on the duct work in the rear food prep area above the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the duct work.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live flying insects and evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed 10 live small flying insects on the ceiling in the rear storage area. Also observed approx. 75 mouse droppings on the floor and vents in the furnace room, on the floor in the dry storage area behind and under the refrigerators and beneath the dry storage racks and in the crevices of the metal supports. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the door of the 1 door prep cooler in the rear storage area. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Seal the gaps between the floor and wall in the rear storage area. Observed several pieces of flooring that are coming up in the rear storage area. Management instructed to seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door not self closing.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Found improper thawing(sausages)being done during the inspection. Instructed to thaw food under cold running water or in cooler, and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dried food debris on interior contact surface of reach in coolers in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no dipper well for hand dipped ice cream in front prep area. Must install dipper well with running water and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow preventer device on the mop sink faucet in the rear prep/dish area. Instructed to install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found loose food debris on floors throughout premises, instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize clutter in office. Elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle in restroom with no cover. Instructed to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 95 RODENT DROPPINGS THRU OUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.. 70 UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT, 7 SCATTERED ALONG SIDE OF REFRIGERATOR UNIT NEXT TO FLAT TOP GRILL, AND 18 UNDERNEATH DESK IN OFFICE ALONG WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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: Observed foil used to line the bottom of food prep tables, and wired racks on top of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold unit/refrigerator in front prep area in disrepair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle in restroom with no cover. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle covering in disrepair with large holes on the top. Instructed to repair.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed receptacle area filled with heavy clutter and unneccesary items including but not limited to white large buckets, cardboard boxes, construction items, old unused soiled equipment and dirt and garbage debris on ground thru out said area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and maintain a clean storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food, grease and dirt debris on floors thru out establishment under front service counters, behind all refrigerators, under fryer equipment , and flat top grill. Instructed to clean sanitize and maintain said areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in the dish washing/ rear food prep area, and dry storage. Instructed to provide adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged slices of pastries, pound cake on front counter, for sale to public with no label or date. Informed manager of labeling requirements. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner inside unused deep fryer station, ar front cook line. Instructed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Informed manager to remove. Observed raw wood wall, behind front counter directly in front of delfield 2 door cooler. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed linen used as liner at front hot holding (hot dog and bun) warmer station. Instructed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Informed manager to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust stain buildup on shelving unit underneath hot dog and bun warmer station, as well prep table shelving located between flat grill and 1 door cooler and prep table shelving in rear prep room. Instructed manager to seal surfaces with food grade sealant. Maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished plastered wall in employee restroom. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed chip paint in rear prep area, on east yellow wall behind meat slicer. Instructed manager to resurface area and to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold water faucet located above stoelting ice cream machine, located directly behind front counter. Instructed manager to provide and ensure hot and cold running water under city pressure. Maintain at all times. Observed no backflow preventive device on rear utility sink faucet, next to three-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unused kitchen equipment in rear dry storage (suncast storage closet and deep fryer). Instructed manager to remove any unnecessary items, organize, to prevent rodent harborage. Maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the corners and under/around the heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the water stained wooden ceiling in the rear.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the idph food handler's requirements and provide proof,

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

Inspector’s note: Repair/replace top of chest freezer in rear storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink in rear prep/dish washing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Organize reach-in coolers. Store mop head upright and remove standing water in bucket near cashier to prevent pest breeding.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside of all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted holes and openings into the wall and wall base. Must seal all openings where ever needed to prevent entry points for pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The cutting board at the prep cooler,has open seams,must replace cutting board

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the chest freezer in the rear storage area,has heavy ice build-up also must clean and sanitize the meat slicer in rear of premises,has old food debris on equipment and must remove grease build-up from the filters above stove and bottom compartment of deep fryers in the front prep area

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the prep cooler and the refrigerator unit in the front prep area

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. CLEAN POTATO DICER ON WALL.

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

Inspector’s note: Reattach loose rubber gasket at refrigerator door in prep area to avoid escaping air. Clean interior bottoms of fryers 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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a pest control log book with necessary documents (material safety data sheets, map of restaurant, copy of state of illinos license and invoices) from a licensed pest control company.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Provide a self closing device for washroom door.