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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (flour, sugar, etc.) in the basement prep area with the common name of food item.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE GARAGE STORAGE, ON THE FLOOR BY THE ENTRANCE OF THE GARAGE, AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON SHELVES AND BEHIND DOOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF MOUSE DROPPINGS, AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed entrance door to the garage to not be pest proof with a gap larger than 1/4 inch present along the entire bottom section of the door. Instructed to provide a door sweep to adequately pest proof all exterior entrances.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the enterior of the ice machine to be covered in an extremely torn protective plastic layer. Instructed manager to remove all torn pieces and the protective plastic layer to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface area on the ice machine.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed the person in charge to properly store all utensils between use and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed outside shed with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed holes in ceiling panels in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling panels and maintain in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 mouse droppings on the floor behind bulk food containers in the basement preparation area, underneath the utensil storage rack in the rear wearwashing area, and underneath oven in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pests. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handling employees not wearing hair restraints while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all food-handling employees wear hair restraints while preparing food and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed the person in charge to store all utensils between use and maintain properly

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout the millroom and basement prep area. ---also observed dirty floors drains in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and floor drains and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside shed with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize and keep items elevated off of floors and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed holes in ceiling panels in the rear warewashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair ceiling panels and maintain in good repair.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed outside shed with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize and keep items elveated off of floors and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 mouse droppings on the floor behind bulk food containers in the basement preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pest. Recommended receive additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors throughout rear and basment prep areas. --- also observed black slimey substance in corners of all three basins in the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean florrs and basin comparments of three compartment sink and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside shed with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize and keep items elveated off of floors and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on the bottom of the prep cooler, located directly across from the display cooler. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace the gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt on wall behind three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed approximately 25 mouse droppings in the kitchen preparation area, behind the refrigerator, and on the floor behind the toilet in the toilet room located near the front preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to remove all rodent droppings, clean surfaces, and maintain premises free of pests. Recommended receiving additional pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed one food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on the bottom of the prep cooler, located directly across from the display cooler. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace the gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on wall behind three-compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on bottom of prep cooler, located directly across from display cooler. Instructed the person in charge to repair or replace gasket.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on wall behind three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers not wearing effective hair restraints. Instructed manager that all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c)observed food/dirt build-up inside cabinet under 1-compartment sink. Must clean interior of said cabinet and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing effective hair restraints. Instructed manager that all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build-up inside cabinet under 1-compartment sink. Must clean interior of said cabinet and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 outer opening not protected. Large front window wide opened to serve customers. Instructed to keep window closed. Find other alternatives to serve customers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 peeling paint on ceiling tiles in prep and serving area. Also peeling paint on ceiling wall at east area of storage in basement. Repair issue.

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

Inspector’s note: We observed house lies(over 10) and small files(over 30) throughout the prep and serving area. House flies were observed on shelves with uncovered foods and on top clean hanged utensils in the dishroom. Instructed to remove said flies, clean and sanitize areas. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected. Large front window wide opened to serve customers. Instructed to keep window closed. Find other alternatives to serve customers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling tiles in prep and serving area. Also peeling paint on ceiling wall at east area of storage in basement. Repair issue.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 peeling paint at ceiling in selling area above re-packing area.broken caulking around the handwashing sink in basement,repair issue with easily cleanable surface

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint at ceiling in selling area above re-packing area.broken caulking around the handwashing sink in basement,repair issue with easily cleanable surface.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from8-28-2020,report #2386587 4-201.11 noted rubber gasket of service cooler door taped with ducked tape. Instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,no citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rubber gasket of service cooler door taped with ducked tape. Instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain. Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted over 50 flying insects on walls, shelving,food containers etc at the prep and dish washing area on the first floor. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rubber gasket of service cooler door taped with ducked tape. Instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain. Noted ice build up inside the walk in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors at the following areas:- floors underneath ovens at the first floor prep area, heavy dirt and dust accumulation on piping and vents on the first floor and where ever need. Must also clean and maintain floor drains at the first floor bar and where ever necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all prepackaged items including prepackaged granola and prepackaged butter need allergen labeling. Label all prepackaged items with allergent labeling and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 noted employees at the prep area preparing food with no hair restraints or protection. Instructed to wear hair restraints or protection at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-204.18 noted ice build up inside the walk in cooler on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted walls at the basement behind the storage rack uneven and in poor repair with cracks and crevices. Instructed to seal all cracks and crevices and make walls smooth and easily cleanable to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on hallway behind wall and walk in cooler and freezer at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted entry into the kitchen prep area by the bathrooms with no door or protection. Instructed to install a door between the kitchen entrance and public/employee bathrooms. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager with original city of chicago food service certificate on site at this time. Instructed to have the original city of chicago foo service certificate posted at all times on site. Serious violation #7-38-012

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit on site for the low temperature chlorine dish washing machine and 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have test strip kits on site at all times, including for the sanitizing buckets. Serious violation #7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Noted walls at the basement behind the storage rack uneven and in poor repair with cracks and crevices. Instructed to seal all cracks and crevices and make walls smooth and easily cleanable to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on hallway behind wall and walk in cooler and freezer at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.