Sip & Savor

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some product stored on the floor and some on milk crates. Instructed manager to provide and maintain proper storage rack. Must be able to monitor and easily clean underneath.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak at the faucet at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the air vent cover in the ceiling in the prep area to remove dust.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in the basement storage need cleaning to remove debris in the corners and along the wall base.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the coolers and freezers to remove debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the prep area along the wall base and in corners. Also clean floors in the basement storage area under crates and along the wall base.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed for refrigeration units; must provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interiors of refrigeration units. Corrected on site.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide working refrigeration thermometers for refrigeration units in prep area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the ice machine corner areas where needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the vent fans on the ceilings of the washrooms and utility closet; clean fans to remove dust observed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed loose gasket on refrigerator door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed calcium buildup inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak at pipe under 3-comp sink. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in utility closet of coffee beans and debris. Maintain at all times.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2229416 DATED 10/9/2018: #58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all City of Chicago certified food sanitation managers. NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) Observed excessive ice accumulation in bottom of chest freezer (nearest to the door) in rear storage room. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior surfaces of the ice machine. Must also clean vent covers in wash rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors under the front counter.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation in the mens wash room.

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

Inspector’s note: Minimize clutter in the mop sink closet. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on small refrigerator

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from counter tops,interior parts of ice machine,shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around along wall bases in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in prep area and dining area also in window sills in dining area.must seal hole in lower wall near refrigerator.must repair or replace damaged and missing wall and base at entry door in hall way.must clean dust build up from vents in toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing toilet tank lid in women's toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang up wet mops and brooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors in the corners and under/around heavy equipment in need of cleaning. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found ceiling in need of cleaning in the prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to provide, wear and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean vent covers in the washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the 3 compartment sink and remove coffee beans.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from floors in the rear storage closet. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not properly maintained. Must clean area and properly maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Must finish installing counter tops at the island in the prep area and along the walls in the dining area. Seal all raw wood under front service counters.

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

Inspector’s note: Must finish floors in front vestibule where tiles missing. Must detail clean floors in rear storage room and make smooth and easily cleanable. Must also install baseboards in rear storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove all peeling paint from walls and ceilings in the rear storage room.