Red Snapper

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

Inspector’s note: Observed fly strips hanging near walk-in cooler and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on prep cooler door and ice buildup in front display cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving behind front counter. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of prep coolers cooking equipment, prep tables, rolling carts. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboards along walls in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Pop crates being used to elevate bulk food containers not allowing to be cleaned under containers. Instructed to use rack that allows cleaning regularly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Handles on all reach in coolers and walk in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain clean

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet receptical in need of cover. Instructed manager to provide cover to garbage can in bathroom at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several flies in establishment approx 8-10 flies in rear prep area where 3 compartment sink is located. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all times when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Pop crates being used to elevate bulk food containers not allowing to be cleaned under containers. Instructed to use rack that allows cleaning regularly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Handles on all reach in coolers and walk in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain clean

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet receptical in need of cover. Instructed manager to provide cover to garbage can in bathroom at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Core violations not corrected from 9-25-20 report #2401681 #37 observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with common name of food #55 floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills,grease and debris. Also clean and replace all missing floor drain covers. Priority foundation violation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with common name of food

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out along the wall base and in corners to remove spills,grease and debris. Also clean and replace all missing floor drain covers.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield inside the walk in freezer in poor repair. Must replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer available. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for internal temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed carryout containers not inverted in front prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observd damaged gasket on prep cooler door. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces on shelving units in front prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills in prep cooler, grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, residue on interior panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment, fryers, wooden boards, etc in unused washroom. Instructed manager to remove to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage racks in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the restroom not clean,instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area wall not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the restroom, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets in need of replacing or repairing where worn. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interior of ice machine, soda dispensor nozzles, shelves in walk in cooler, interior of reach in coolers, prep tables, hood ventilation and all air vents. Must clean and maintin at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All personnel in food prep areas must wear appropriate clothing. Blouses, t-shirts with sleaves. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk flour container lid broken, instructed to replace.also need to remove rust from cooler storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear slicer, and in place floor mixer not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean drip tray for flat and char grills.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under the fryer, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the light shields not clean thru-out, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: The hood,filters,fire suppression pipes and the interior bottom of the three fryers thick with grease buildup.instructed to remove the grease and clean,sanitize and maintain them.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove the ice on the floor by the west wall in the walkin freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: Found missing and water stained ceiling tiles throughout premises in the dining area and rear storage area. Replace same.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (fish, beef, pizza, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of fryers not clean, excessive grease. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind heavy equipment, along wallbase and in corners not clean, food debris. Clean same and maintain. Detail clean floor drains thru-out.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing and stained ceiling tiles thru-out premises including dining area and rear storage area. Replace same. Holes noted in wall in toilet room. Seal same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometers inside cooler. Provide same.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (beef, pizza, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing and stained ceiling tiles thru-out premises including dining area and rear storage area. Replace same. Holes noted in wall in toilet room. Seal same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometers inside cooler. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed. Worn and discolored.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains in need of cleaning ton remove build up. Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms in need of detail cleaninig to remove all build up.