Vol.39

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

Inspector’s note: : 4-501.12 : must repair or replace worn,pitted and deep grooves on cutting boards to be in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from legs and wheel bases of cooking equipment,fryer cabinet,rolling carts,prep tables ,grill table,interior panel of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 : must provide a self closing device on staff toilet room door that leads to prep area and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must grout floors in all prep,dish washing and bar areas to be in good repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean excessive grease,food debris and glass from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean excessive debris build up on filters at hood of cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: observed no lids/covers for three ice bins in boleo bar. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in boleo bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in front cookline of boleo prep area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between floor tiles in front cookline of boleo prep area for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lids/covers for three ice bins in boleo bar. Instructed to provide lids/covers for ice bins in boleo bar to prevent contamination of ice in ice bins during storage to prevent exposure to splashes, dust or other contamination

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: Unable to verify existence of grease trap in boleo. Instructed to install a grease trap so that it shall be easily accessible for cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in stalls in 15th floor women's washroom and all gender washroom. Observed no covered receptacle in stalls to the left and right of window in women's washroom and all gender washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacles in stalls in second floor women's washroom and all gender washroom for sanitary products. Corrected on site covered receptacles provided for all stalls in 15th floor women's washroom and all gender washroom before conclusion of inspection.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease of ground in front of grease container in dumpster area. Instructed a storage area and enclosure for refuse, recycables or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout in between floor tiles in front cookline of boleo prep area. Instructed to smoothly replace missing grout in between floor tiles in front cookline of boleo prep area for ease of cleanability.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil being used as a liner on the cooking equipment at the front prep line. Instructed to remove foil so that surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around cooking equipment, refrigeration units and shelves. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed some dry storage containers not labeled with the product name. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of live insect activity on site. Observed about 20 live small flies on the walls and ceiling of the food prep area. Instructed to eliminate small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed a cutting knife being stored between prep coolers in the food prep area. Instructed to always store knives properly.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed tables being pre-set in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all glassware or do not pre-set tables or set tables upon customer arrival.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris inside of the fryers. Instructed to clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt and food debris around cooking equipment, refrigeration units and shelves. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed corn puff out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates stored facing up on rack in boleo area. Instructed to invert all equipment to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection for measuring the utensil surface temeperature. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt out light bulb in the main prep line. Instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic deli cups not air dried properly after washing, stacked inside each other while wet, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.

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

Inspector’s note: Track for ice maker door not clean, dirt and debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris under and around cooking equipment in main kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean under and maintain at all times.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Observed a cryovac machine on the premises that was used to vacuum package 15lbs of sausage, 15lbs of meat empanada filling and 10lbs of chicken found vacuum packaged inside of a 2 door prep cooler on the 15th floor in the kitchen without proof of a city of chicago approved haccp plan available during the inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain proof of a city of chicago approved haccp plan. Cryovac machine and food tagged held for inspection at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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 fly activity in the 15th floor serving room, approximately 10 live fruit flies flying around the room and 7 live fruit flies on the walls. Instructed to clean and sanitize the noted areas and provide additional pest control to eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No ventilation in employees toilet room at 15 th fl kitchen, instructed to install.