Kitchen Chicago, LLC

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food item(s) stored improperly in plastic grocery bag(s) in the cooler near prep area. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks without a waste receptacle.instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in the prep area and at the walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair/replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on exhaust ventilation in washrooms. Instructed to clean.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the storage shelves in zella's storage closet. Clean the prep table underneath the grill in the east prep area. Clean the top of the dishmachine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in zella's storage closet. Clean the walls behind the grill and stove in the east and west prep areas. Repaint the wall next to the grill in the east prep area where the paint is chipped.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door freezer and 2 door coolers in the storage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked flooring under shelving near utility sink, three compartment sink, and grease trap to be in poor repair. Observed wall behind metal shelving near dish machine to be peeling. Instructed person in charge to repair to be smooth and easily cleanabe.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed walk in freezer with a build up of food debris under the shelving units along the wall. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in front of walk ins damaged and broken. Instructed to repair as a means of making floor easy to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system and filters with a build up of dust and small debris inside vents above. Instructed to clean all as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods being prepared.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from lower shelf of grill table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers and compressor unit,prep tables,grill table,dish racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids on garbage cans in unisex toilet rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall behind grease trap at 3- compartment sink,loose wall base in catering kitchen and outside of office.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up on walls in catering kitchen and where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall above hand sink in chocolate room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from wall vents at exterior wall of furnance room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases throughout and in walk in cooler & freezer.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing light shields and burnt out lights throughout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters at hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 in gap at the bottom of the door in the commissary area of the facility. Instructed that doors should be tight fitting to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy encrusted food debris on fryers underneath prep tables in rear prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observe dprevious core violation from inspection report #2232570 not corrected. Violation #55, 6-501.11 which states observed chipped paint on the walls of the food prep areas. Must scrape and repaint the walls in the food prep areas. Instructed to provide walls to be smooth and easily cleanable.priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 detail clean the ventilation hoods and filters in the kitchen and pastry prep areas, prep tables in the chocolate room, interior and exterior of microwaves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 detail clean the floor of the chocolate room especially around the walls and under the prep tables.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed chipped paint on the walls of the food prep areas. Must scrape and repaint the walls in the food prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of catering reach in cooler. Hood ventilation unit in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in garage area, main prep area and storage closets in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Correct 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: Garage entry door not rodent proofed. All outer openings must be tight fitting. Door has 1/4 inch gap at bottom. Must correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage and grease area not maintained. Garbage containers are open with garbage exposed and over flowing. Waste grease container with grease encrusted to the top and sides of container. Grease splattered to the floor. Must detail clean grease container and maintain garbage containers closed and free from trash overflowing. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of catering reach in cooler. Hood ventilation unit in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in garage area, main prep area and storage closets in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the service log book not maintained. The last log in from a truck that uses the commissary was on november 3, 2016. Instructed to keep the log book maintained per city code.

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 service garage area

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/provide coving to the lower surface of the walls by the mop sink in the prep area and through out as needed. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate all clutter and organize the storage closets by the door entrance and by the office. Maintain same.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violations from report #1770763 dated 05/13/2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and/maintain: 32-instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same. 33-instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment, ice machine and the racks inside the walk in cooler. 35-instructed to remove the spider webs on the wall, clean the vents by the hot water tank and in the toilet rooms. Maintain same. 38-must fix and maintain the leak at the base of the 2-compartment sink in the pastry prep area. 42- instructed to have all food handlers wear a hair restraint. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found the service log book not maintained. The last log in from a truck that uses the commissary was on november 3, 2016. Instructed to keep the log book maintained per city code.

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 service garage area

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/provide coving to the lower surface of the walls by the mop sink in the prep area and through out as needed. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate all clutter and organize the storage closets by the door entrance and by the office. Maintain same.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found the previous minor violations from report #1770763 dated 05/13/2016 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and/maintain: 32-instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same. 33-instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment, ice machine and the racks inside the walk in cooler. 35-instructed to remove the spider webs on the wall, clean the vents by the hot water tank and in the toilet rooms. Maintain same. 38-must fix and maintain the leak at the base of the 2-compartment sink in the pastry prep area. 42- instructed to have all food handlers wear a hair restraint. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found the service log book not maintained. The last log in from a truck that uses the commissary was on november 3, 2016. Instructed to keep the log book maintained per city code.

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 service garage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/provide coving to the lower surface of the walls by the mop sink in the prep area and through out as needed. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate all clutter and organize the storage closets by the door entrance and by the office. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the rust from the storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Maintain same. Instructed to shorten the (sanitizer) hose inside the sanitize compartment on the 3-compartment sink so that it does not touch the water. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment, ice machine, bulk ingredient containers and the racks inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors under all sinks, equipment and inside the walk in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the spider webs on the wall, clean the vents by the hot water tank and in the toilet rooms. Maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a 3-compartment sink/dish machine large enough to submerge the large pot on site or remove pot. Must fix and maintain the leak at the base of the 2-compartment sink in the pastry prep area.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Instructed to have all food handlers wear a hair restraint.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store all wash cloths in sanitizing solution (must be at the required temperature), when not in use.

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 on the walls and equipment in the food preparation areas and storage areas. Approximately 50 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a non food grade hose attached to the potable water supply spigot in the garage area to supply water to the food trucks. Must provide and install an approved food grade hose.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the exterior of the food storage containers in the bakery prep area underneath the prep table.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device installed at the potable water supply spigot in the garage area. Must install.

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 on the walls and equipment of the food preparation areas, dry storage and dishwash areas. Approximately 20 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exterior of the stoves, ovens, wire storage racks, prep tables, top of dishwasher, food storage containers and ventilation hood filters.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor around walls and under equipment. Detail clean and treat the floor drains to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the walls and half walls behind the cooking equipment and in the food preparation and dishwash areas. Clean the windowsills in the catering kitchen. Scrape and repaint chipped paint on the walls of the food preparation areas, dishwash area, and inside walls of the mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on all light fixtures where missing.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the section of drywall under the windowsill in the catering kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields on all light fixtures where missing.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of large bulk storage containers to remove food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the following areas to remove spill and/or debris: in the pastry area along the wall base, dish washing area along the wall base and in corners and inside the walk in cooler and freezer.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in the following areas need cleaning to remove spills and/or debris: around cooking equipment, along the wall base and in corner at prep tables and 2 & 3 comp sinks, inside the walk in cooler and freezer and around the hot water tank.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the vent covers next to the hot water tank to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean vents above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls near dish area across from walkin units in poor repair; scheduled for repair this evening to place metal panel over sections in poor repair.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and partitions in the east kitchen and mop area are greasy and damaged, clean and repair the walls and partitions so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The light shield above mixer area is falling, repair the light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: The dumpster is overflowing with garbage and bags are on the ground. All garbage must be in a container with a tight fitting lid.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Per report # 679855 dated 04/12/2012 The metal walk in freezer floor is buckling at the seams and is dirty, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to maintain in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The 1 door east cooler is dirty inside, clean and sanitize the cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler and kitchen floor perimeters are dirty, clean all floors from corner to corner and maintain in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and partitions in the east kitchen and mop area are greasy and damaged, clean and repair the walls and partitions so they are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The light shield above mixer area is falling, repair the light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: The metal walk in freezer floor is buckling at the seams and is dirty, repair the floor so it is smooth and easy to maintain in sanitary condition. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust buildup was found on and around the ventilation hood and ceiling at the south end of the kitchen, clean the above areas in detail and maintain regularly. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.