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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 replace the torn door gasket inside of the left door of the 2 door prep cooler located next to the steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease and food debris on the interior and sides of the deep fryers, stove next to the deep fryers, convection ovens, and top of dish machine.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 clean the grease buildup on top of the grease dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area and dish washing area with grease and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 replace the torn door gasket inside of the left door of the 2 door prep cooler located next to the steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the grease and food debris on the interior and sides of the deep fryers, stove next to the deep fryers, convection ovens, and top of dish machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the drain line water leaks beneath the 3-compartment sink and at the backflow prevention device behind the dish machine.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116 clean the grease buildup on top of the grease dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the walls of the food prep area and dish washing area with grease and food debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several fly strips hung from the ceiling in the dishwashing and dry storage area. Management instructed to remove all hanging fly strips from food prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket inside of the left door of the 2 door prep cooler located next to the steam table.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease and food debris on the interior and sides of the deep fryers, stove next to the deep fryers, convection ovens, and top of dish machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leaks beneath the 3-compartment sink and at the backflow prevention device behind the dish machine.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area and dish washing area with grease and food debris.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2584297 on 10/30/23 not corrected: 53 - observed no covered trash receptacle inside the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide. 55 - observed heavy build-up of grease, grime, and food debris on floors located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain good condition. 56 - observed broken and missing light shields in the ceiling above the rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. 56 - observed heavy build-up of dust on the ceiling throughout the rear prep and dish areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition. 60 - observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2550049 dated 2/18/2022: #58 "no allergen training certificate on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers."…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of wood pellets and other items not labeled. Instructed to label all containers of bulk items with the common name.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed exposed handwashing sink located at bar is slow driaining. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease, grime, and food debris on floors, sides of equipment, and interior of fryer cabinets located in rear food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and debris on hood over cook line. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and missing lightshields in ceiling above rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on ceiling throughout rear prep and dish areas. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2550049 dated 2/18/2022: #58 "no allergen training certificate on site for city of chicago food service manager. Instructed to provide for all city of chicago food service managers." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed th floors throughout the facility with accumulation of food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken door gasket on prep cooler, in prep area, instructed to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from lower shelves on prep tables throughout, instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dirt & debris from floors throughout rear prep and around the hot water tank, and in the coffee cafe. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout rear prep/storage areas. Instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shield in dish washing area, instructed to maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the counter tops and the inside of reach in cooler at the coffee station dirty. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners in the prep area, dish washing area and in the rear storage room to remove spills and/or debris.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceiling need cleaning at the rear prep station and around the fryers to remove food splatters.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager or certificate onsite while serving potentially hazardous food i.e. Pork, chicken, cole slaw, etc. Instructed to have at least one certified food manager with the certificate conspicuously posted at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the floors in the walk-in cooler to remove food debris and detail clean the floors in the corner where the furnace is located to remove grime buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on the ceiling vent to the right of the hood vent, the surrounding ceiling tiles, and exit sign located in the same area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room to remove spills also around the grease trap under 3 comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a few leaks: one at the 3 comp sink (middle) release lever and the other at the exposed hand sink in the cafe faucet. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards in prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace. Maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and debris on racks in smoker. Instructed to clean and maintain same. Observed black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Advised to clean, sanitize and maintain same. Observed grease build up on top exterior of fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and food debris on corners of kitchen floor and under equipment throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood in the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide restraints for the male employee(s) with full, long beards.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the dumpster area not maintained. Containers have no lids and the garbage is overflowing. Instructed to have containers replaced with ones that have lids and to maintain area. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Found cutting boards in prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to sand or replace. Maintain same

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up and debris on racks in smoker. Instructed to clean and maintain same. Observed black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Advised to clean, sanitize and maintain same. Oberserved grease build up on top exterior of fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust and food debris on corners of kitchen floor and under equipment throughout. Instructed to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the ventilation hood in the prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found a leak underneath the 1-compartment sink in the prep area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide restraints for the male employee(s) with full, long beards.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on all exposed hand washing sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on all exposed hand washing sinks.