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

Inspector’s note: Observed container of flour without label in prep area. Instructed to label all ingredients that are not in original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink not maintained; sink is slow draining. When water from one compartment is drained; water backs up into adjacent compartments. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sides and underneath the kitchen prep/flat top grill and interiors/exteriors of coolers,prep tables and kitchen storage racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed women washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on washroom door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out light bulbs on the main prep line. Instructed to replace

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed salt and sugar out of the original containers being stored in plastic food grade containers on shelving unit in rear prep area without labels containing the product name. Instructed the person in charge to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxed food items on floor in rear near the walk-in cooler. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces in rear prep area. Instrcuted the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 remove the dead rodent from the basement floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 remove the clutter between the wall and the walk-in cooler and between the wall and basement staircase to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink behind the bar. The wooden baseboard behind the bar is detaching from the wall. Management instructed to repair. Seal all wall openings in the basement behind the storage shelves and the wall next to the rear exit door.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed end caps missing from the light shields above the food prep area. Management instructed to install end caps where missing.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats being thawed at room temperature on a prep table. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 75 rat droppings on the floor along the walls and under the shelves and equipment in the basement storage areas. Must clean and remove all droppings from the affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables, and interior of the deep fryer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 compartment sink behind the bar. The wooden baseboard behind the bar is detaching from the wall. Management instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove the excessive clutter on the floor of the basement that is contributing to pest harborage conditions.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the stand-up 2 door cooler located in kitchen directly across the 3-compartment sink.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 rodent rat droppings on floor in cluttered basement rear storage rooms.instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas and pest control service is now reccomended.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the stand-up 2 door cooler located in kitchen directly across the 3-compartment sink.instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sides and underneath the kitchen prep/flat top grill and interiors/exteriors of coolers,prep tables and kitchen storage racks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors with dried food debris and grease accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen prep/dishwashing area and in basement dry storage area also,replace broken floor tiles in bar in front of the 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside rear yard with excessive unused and unnecessary items piled up on ground also, in basement storage rooms.instructed to remove mentioned items due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed container of sugar without label in prep area. Instructed to label all ingredients that are not in original packaging.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on and between ventilation filters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed container of sugar without label in prep area. Instructed to label all ingredients that are not in original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA NEAR WATER HEATER AND 20 IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of grease and food residue under flat top grill in prep area. Must clean and maintian.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak from pipe under middle compartment of 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing vent cover in utensil and dish storage area. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulation of food particles and dirt behind 2 door refrigerator/freezer in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on and between ventilation filters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelvings in the basement storage area. Must paint,or sealed and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all chopping boards and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both washrooms with accumulated dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Upgraded to priority foundation.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations are not corrected from report #2300216 dated 6/25/19. #58- 2-102.1 no allergen training certification. Instructed management that managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate is required to have the allergen training certification. - #51- 5-204.12- back flow prevention device not located at ice maker front area.must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. #55-501.114- instructed to detail clean and organize rear and basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining items must be properly stored and elevated 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk food containers to identify foods stored when not in original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Packaged pastries in refrigeration unit must be properly labeled i.e.name of food,net quantity of contents,ingredient list,major food "allergens",business name and address and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. -

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

Inspector’s note: Found rear exit door not rodent-proofed opening on bottom of mentioned door approx 1/2"inch mode of entry.instructed to make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store and invert kitchen pots,pans and bowls to prevent contamination before use and to maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interiors of refrigeration units and kitchen storage shelfs to remove accumulation of food debris/spills and to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Back flow prevention device not located at ice maker front area.must install so back flow prevention device may be located to be serviced and maintained. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and organize rear and basement storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and remaining items must be properly stored and elevated 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout food prep areas and basement storage areas require a detail cleaning and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found missing light shield/end caps on light bulb in rear food prep area.instructed to install and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found grease build up on ventilation hood above cooking equipments. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods (beef, chicken, pork, taco etc.) are being prepared and served. No city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on premises. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate must be present when potentially hazardous foods are being handled. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and unused cooking equipment in basement storage area including inside storage room. Must reorganize.--------food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal raw wood door (leading to food prep area and in women's washroom door).

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace inoperable light bulbs above rear prep area for additional lighting.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and unused cooking equipment in basement storage area including inside storage room. Must reorganize.--------food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.