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Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed ice machine with calcium build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine

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

Inspector’s note: Observed more than 50 rodent droppings in basement of facility. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin with handle directly touching ice. Instructed manager to store scoop with handle facing upward or outside ice bin.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine with calcium build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain ice machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 6" hole in brick foundation in basment near front exit sign, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility has changed pest control company from anderson to all gone pest management. However, does not have logbook instructed to obtain pest control logbook. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 6" hole in brick foundation in basment near front exit sign, instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food and grease debris on floor and walls and ceilings throughout 2nd floor prep areas, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield in 3rd floor dishwashing area, insrtucted to repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels on all working ingredients in prep area (flour, sugar, seasonings, herbs, etc, when removed from original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 large tubs of cooked potatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving in order to prevent contamination.must store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty milk crates used as means of elevation throughout all prep areas, walk in cooler and dry storage areas. Must remove and provide adequate shelving.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all prep table drawers, shelves, and heavy equipment in prep area 3rd floor with excessive amounts of dried food debris, instructed to remove clean and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet neck and hot water handle in prep area 3rd pre area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food debris underneath heavy equipment scattered on floors throughout prep 3rd floor under cook line. Instructed to removeto prevent attraction of pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in prep/dishwashing area, inside closet on 2nd fl and hallway leading to 1st floor prep. Instructed to replace and increase lighting in said areas.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide labels on all working ingredients in prep area (flour, sugar, seasonings, herbs, etc, when removed from original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 large rodent droppings in dry storage area on floor scattered on floor leading to first floor prep/dish area. Instructed to contact pest control professional, clean and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest control activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 large tubs of cooked potatoes stored on floor of walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving in order to prevent contamination.must store properly.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers in prep area without hair restraints, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty milk crates used as means of elevation throughout all prep areas, walk in cooler and dry storage areas. Must remove and provide adequate shelving.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all prep table drawers, shelves, and heavy equipment in prep area 3rd floor with excessive amounts of dried food debris, instructed to remove clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaky faucet neck and hot water handle in prep area 3rd pre area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage area with large trash surrounding receptacle during time if inspection. Instructed to properly dispose and maintain refuse area at all times in order to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food debris underneath heavy equipment scattered on floors throughout prep 3rd floor under cook line. Instructed to removeto prevent attraction of pest.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in prep/dishwashing area, inside closet on 2nd fl and hallway leading to 1st floor prep. Instructed to replace and increase lighting in said areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: interior surfaces of walk-in cooler not clean heavy dust build-up, instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: ice scoop stored above a dusty ice maker, instructed to keep in a clean holder.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling at 2nd floor kitchen in poor repair, peeling paint and cracked dry wall, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live fruit flies in the 4th floor prep/dish area on the walls and equipment. Also observed approximately 100 rat droppings in the facility in the following areas: underneath the staircase in the rear stairwell area on the basement floor, and behind an oven in the 3rd floor prep area along the wallbase. Instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the basement area and contact pest control service to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found basement boiler room with heavy dirt and debris build up throughout the floors. Must detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 5/5/2021 report 2369491 not corrected: violation #10 (6-301.14) observed missing employee hand washing signage at handwashing sinks located at bars, dish area, restrooms, and cooks line. Instructed to provide. Violation #51 (5-205.15) drain plugs at three compartment sink on third floor are broken and unable to completely seal drains. Must repair or replace. Violation #55 (6-501.11) ceiling in rear employee stariway is damaged and leaking. Instructed to repair. #58 (2-102.13) observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting board with dark stains and deep grooves on prep cooler at cooks line. Must detail clean or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gaskets on prep cooler at cooks line cracked and in poor repair. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelving racks inside prep cooler at cooks line. Instructed to repair or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed green substance and other food debris buildup on interior of prep cooler located on cooks line. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Drain plugs at three compartment sink on third floor are broken and unable to completely seal drains. Must repair or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear employee stariway is damaged and leaking. Instructed to repair.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handling employee without a hair restraint. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gaskets on prep cooler at cooks line cracked and in poor repair. Must repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty shelving racks inside prep cooler at cooks line. Instructed to repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting board with dark stains and deep grooves on prep cooler at cooks line. Must detail clean or replace.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Unable to provide sanitizer test kit for quat (quaternary ammonium compound) sanitizer being used at the three compartment sink in dishwashing area at time of inspection. Instructed to provide appropriate sanitizer test kit for sanitizer being used. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed green substance and other food debris buildup on interior of prep cooler located on cooks line. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Drain plugs at three compartment sink on third floor are broken and unable to completely seal drains. Must repair or replace.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster area not maintained. Found bags of trash, cardboard, food waste, and plastic on ground underneath and surrounding dumpsters. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in rear employee stariway is damaged and leaking. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from ceiling of main kitchen on prep cooler and clean dishes. Instructed manager to provide a safe structure in facility to prevent any contamination. All food in the open prep cooler (20 lbs ) was discarded and all contaminated dishes were taken to dish room, all food contact surfaces sanitized. Manager was able to stop leak by the end of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Damaged section of ceiling above 2nd floor kitchen, instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.112. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED DEAD AND TRAPPED ROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DEAD AND TRAPPED INSECTS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11. Inspector Comments: - MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BAR.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-904.13. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOMS, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED PLASTIC GLOVES BEING USED AS SINK STOPPER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAIN PLUGS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE FAUCET BASE OF THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-101.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SOFT FOIL COVERING WRAPPED AROUND THE EXPOSED HEATING VENTILATION IN THE 3RD FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PROVIDE A NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, NON-POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE CALKING BY THE 4TH FLOOR DISH MACHINE TABLE PEELING AND ACCUMULATED WITH A BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR/REPLACE CAULKING.

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

Inspector’s note: - observed dead and trapped roaches on the floor throughout facility. Must remove all dead and trapped insects, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain all areas. -

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

Inspector’s note: - must install a splash guard on the right side of the handwash sink in the 3rd floor bar. -

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: - observed the ice scoop in the ice bin on the 2nd fl bar stored with the handle in direct contact with the ice. Must remove and store the ice scoop handle up and away from potential sources of contamination. -

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

Inspector’s note: - observed preset tableware in the dining rooms, uncovered & exposed to potential contamination. Must remove/cover/invert all food contact surfaces of preset tableware to prevent potential exposure to contamination. -

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

Inspector’s note: - observed plastic gloves being used as sink stopper in the 3 compartment sink. Must remove and provide adequate drain plugs. -

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed an excessive accumulation of food debris encrusted on the interior of the fryer cabinet and around fryer. Must remove food debris, detail clean, and maintain. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris encrusted on the fan vent inside the 2 door reach in cooler on the 3rd floor. Must remove dirt/debris, detail clean, and maintain. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - observed a slight leak from the faucet base of the handwash sink in the basement. Must repair and maintain. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed a soft foil covering wrapped around the exposed heating ventilation in the 3rd floor food prep area. Must remove foil and provide a non-corrosive, smooth, non-porous, easily cleanable material. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed the calking by the 4th floor dish machine table peeling and accumulated with a black mold like substance. Must remove and repair/replace caulking. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - see violation#:60. -

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: - observed previous core violations not corrected from the last inspection#:2184709 on 7/18/18. Observed the ventilation fans in all toilet rooms are not working at time of inspection. Observed no allergy training certification on site for the certified city of chicago food service managers. Must correct all violations. Priority foundation violation#:7-42-090. Citation issued. -

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler at lower level prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on walls at 3rd floor prep area. Instructed manager to clean walls and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Lower level ceiling fans not working in both mens and womens washrooms. Instructed manager must provide working ceiling fans in said washrooms.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Some light bulbs not working at 3rd and 4th floor prep areas. Instructed manager to provide working light bulbs at prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler and some reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped/poor repair. Instructed manager to replace all damaged door rubber gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Some light bulbs not working at 3rd and 4th floors prep areas. Instructed manager to provide working light bulbs at said prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 4th floor dishwash 3-comapartment sink stoppers not holding water, 3rd floor bar 3-compartment sink faucet loose, lower level exhuast fans not working in both mens/womens washrooms. Must provide working exhuast fans in said washrooms, must provide stoppers for said 3-compartment sink and repair bar 3-compartment sink faucet.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Some prep area reach in coolers missing thermometers. Instructed manager must provide thermometers for all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken tiles noted at dish washing area walls, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing a light shield on ceiling light fixture, instructed to install.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door at basement missing a self closing device. Instructed to install.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers requirement not met, instructed to obtain food handlers certificate for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to have hood vents above cooking equipment serviced to remove grease and dust buildup- maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean soda gun holster at the bar on the 3rd floor to remove cream colored buildup and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain covers behind service counter at basement coffee station. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen area of food spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal openings into wall in basement elevator closet to prevent rodent entry points.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter on 3rd floor kitchen area in the form of cardboard boxes and paper to prevent harborage for pest and rodents.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of upright freezer on 4th fl dishroom area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of cardboard boxes on 4th floor at rear to prevent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed blown light bulbs above the dish machine on the 3rd floor. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wet mops stored improperly. Instructed to store wet mops hanging or inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)

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

Inspector’s note: Found mops and brooms not store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provied a covering above ice maker to protect from all electric pipes running above. Must install baseboard at ice maker rool.

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

Inspector’s note: Insulation coverings around air duct at 2nd floor kitchen in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shiel to walk-in cooler light

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

Inspector’s note: Must install avacuum breaker at the faucet where a garden hose attached.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak under 3-comp sink, loose faucet at the cold water side. Instructed to repair.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all unused coolers in the kitchen.