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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard between exposed handwashing sink and prep table area in the kitchen area. Instructed to install a washable splashguard.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils (scoops) stored improperly directly inside of the food containers. Instructed to store properly between usage.

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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under handwashing sink in employee washroom. Instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in all-gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sink where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/cracked floor tiles throughout the facility. Instructed to repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall near the toilet and hole in ceiling at overhead vent in the all-gender employee washroom. Instructed to correct/cover/seal.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on exhaust ventilation and missing lighbulb covers throughout the facility. Instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed pots and equipment too big for and 3-compartmet sink. Instructed manager to create clean-in-place procedure.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed light debris build up on shelving. Instructed manager to clean.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the counters and sinks throughout the rear dishwashing and prep area. Instructed to keep wipe cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening around pipes in the ceiling over food prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed to seal or enclose openings and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls and the floors in the prep areas behind cooking and frying equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed sink stopper on central compartment of 3 compartment sink does not work. Instructed to repair 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 #2555662 dated 5/12/2022: #58 "observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers to obtain this certificate." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear receiving door not rodent proof. Door has approximately one inch opening on bottom and side door. Must make door tifgt fitting to prevent pest entry.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in rear food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few openings into ceiling above 2-door meat cooler located in rear of premises. Must seal openings, ceiling must be smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace light shields missing in rear food prepartion area and must maintain. Replace burn out lights in rear storage rooms and must provide adequate lighting.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: food handlers not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

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

Inspector’s note: deli cups not air dried properly, also label stickers not removed during wash. instructed to clean utensils properly.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: chipped wall behind prep tables, instructed to install a durable smooth surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide drainboards at both sides of exposed hand washing sink in rear prep/dish area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device at the service sink. Instructed to install a back flow prevention device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device at the service sink. Instructed to install a back flow preventer device so that can be located to be service and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided at the washrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor under around and behind refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing wooden baseboard coving on the east wall of rear prep area. Must replace seal open holes and crevice wherever needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in rear prep/dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unnecessary items from rear storage rooms to prevent rodent harborage.