Red Snapper

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing methods of tcs foods. Found two packages of steak meat in a container of still water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods such as cooking while frozen, thaw over night in cold holding unit, and under cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Found two containers of sauces (buffalo and bbq) not covered on the prep table in the front. Instructed to cover at all times, while not in use and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed two wiping cloths on the splash guard of the front prep area handwashing sink. Instructed to put wiping cloths in sanitizing water and maintain.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Found the gloves being used to handle food items are exam gloves. Boxes do not state gloves can be used for handling food only for medical use. Approximately 100 boxes or more stored in an unused cold holding unit in the office area. Instructed to provide food grade gloves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three missing sink stoppers for the warewashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed slight black like substance build up on the ice panel above the ice inside of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and sanitize mentioned surface and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from 12/13/2024, report #2608619 #10: 6-301.14 no handwashing signage at handwashing sink in the dishwashing area next to the three-compartment sink. Instructed to provide #36: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers in the front-line area display coolers (2). Instructed to provide. #37: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers with no/missing labels for fish, shrimp, and chicken batter in the food prep area and in the back prep/storage area. No/missing labels on containers for lemon pepper, yellow, and white flour. Instructed to provide labels with the common name of food items. #37: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed no/missing labels on bottles with condiments (hot/bbq/ketchup sauces) and spices (salt/sugar/pepper, etc) in the food prep and front line/serving areas. Instructed to provide. #55: 6-501.16 observed mops stored/drying…

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers in the front line area display coolers (2). Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed food storage containers with no/missing labels for fish, shrimp and chicken batter in the food prep area and in the back prep/storage area no/missing labels on containers for lemon pepper and yellow and white flour. Instructed to provide labels with common name of food item.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed no/missing labels on bottles with condiments(hot/bbq/ketchup sauces) and spices (salt/sugar/pepper, etc) in the food prep and front line/serving areas. Instructed to provide.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handler in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed single service use articles (to go container and condiment lids) stored improperly on the top shelves in the food prep area. Instructed to invert articles and store properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed a small accumulation of ice build up in the walk in cooler along with the ceiling surface flaking/peeling off. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mops stored/drying improperly in the utility sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dirty ceiling vents throughout the facility, in the food prep area, back storage area, dishwshing area and employee bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 observed hood vent filters with build up dirt/dust/debris and grease at the grill/fryer in the food prep area . Instructed to clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers in the front line area display coolers (2). Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers with no/missing labels for fish, shrimp and chicken batter in the food prep area and in the back prep/storage area no/missing labels on containers for lemon pepper and yellow and white flour. Instructed to provide labels with common name of food item.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no/missing labels on bottles with condiments(hot/bbq/ketchup sauces) and spices (salt/sugar/pepper, etc) in the food prep and front line/serving areas. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10-12 live small fruit flies/gnats in the back storage area and at the back prep table and on the wall in the employee washroom. Instructed to prevent points of entry for pest activity/harborage. Last pest control service entry on 11/15/24. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handler in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service use articles (to go container and condiment lids) stored improperly on the top shelves in the food prep area. Instructed to invert articles and store properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a small accumulation of ice build up in the walk in cooler along with the ceiling surface flaking/peeling off. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored/drying improperly in the utility sink area. Instructed to store/dry properly.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty ceiling vents throughout the facility, in the food prep area, back storage area, dishwshing area and employee bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood vent filters with build up dirt/dust/debris and grease at the grill/fryer in the food prep area . Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of flours and seasonings in dry storage area not labeled. All food ingredients must be labeled with common name if not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes on floor inside walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to elevate food items at least 6 inches from floor and observed foods inside walk in cooler and prep cooler not covered. Instructed to cover all foods inside coolers to prevent contamination from premises.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers in prep area without hair restraints. All food handlers in prep area must have hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed carboard used as shelving liner in dry storage and walk in cooler. Must remove.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Water cannot completelt shut off at prep area handwashing sink. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on ice machine. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered receptacle in washroom. Must provide for female employee to dispose of sanitary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling inside walk in freezer. Must repair and maintain. Observed food spills and debris underneath 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of flours and seasonings in dry storage area not labeled. All food ingredients must be labeled with common name if not in original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 gnats around utility sink. Instructed to clean and remove all standing water to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes on floor inside walk in freezer and cooler. Instructed to elevate food items at least 6 inches from floor and observed foods inside walk in cooler and prep cooler not covered. Instructed to cover all foods inside coolers to prevent contamination from premises.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers in prep area without hair restraints. All food handlers in prep area must have hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed carboard used as shelving liner in dry storage and walk in cooler. Must remove.

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

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site during inspection. Must provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Water cannot completelt shut off at prep area handwashing sink. Must repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device on ice machine. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered receptacle in washroom. Must provide for female employee to dispose of sanitary items.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed peeling ceiling inside walk in freezer. Must repair and maintain. Observed food spills and debris underneath 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted wiping clothes laying on the prep table and counter tops. Must properly store wiping clothes in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to use proper racks for elevation not pop crates, must be able to easily clean and monitor underneath.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean all dry storage shelving and interior of the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to detail clean all floor drain to prevent breeding place for pests.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out especially along the wall base and in corners to remove spills.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the pizza oven not completely underneath the venttilation. Must provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pizza oven not vented.instructed management to properly vent pizza oven byputting it under the hood

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard liner on bottomof walk-in freezer at hot line area.istructed management to remove cardboard liner and that only smooth easily clanable surfaces may be used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pizza oven not vented.instructed management to properly vent pizza oven byputting it under the hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foodhandler not wearing a hair restraint.instructed management that all foodhandlers that prepare and serve food have to have hair restraints

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

Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken,pizza's and fish. Instructed manager to provide city certified manager to cover all shifts. Serious citation #7-38-012 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the freezer door in poor repair. Must repair 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 to remove spills and debris.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install self closing dvice on employee washroom door. Correct and maintain.