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In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11: noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially underneath the cooking equipment with thick grease accummulation.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-305.11 noted employee belongings on shelves at the dry storage area and prep area with food items. Instructed to provide a designated area for employees to store their belongings.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) noted the following previous core violations 57,58 with the rules numbers below from inspection #2572127 dated 3/7/2023 not corrected:- -57) 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates provided on the premises. Must show proof of training for all food handling employees. -#58)2-102.13: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site. Instructed management that all the above violations must be corrected. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in rear without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item(salt, sugar, flour etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control log book with a complete contents (contract/service agreement, service report, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c),citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stained cutting boards on top of the kitchen prep line coolers. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout kitchen prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking equipments.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt, grime, and food debris underneath hot line and prep coolers in rear food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of beverages stored on floor in bar area. Instructed to elevate all boxes at least 6 inches off floor to allow proper cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed meat smoker located outside on on patio. Instructed to remove from premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation due to smoker not being in use at time of inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no testing devices for determining chemical sanitizer concentration in dishwashing sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dirt, grime, and food debris underneath hot line and prep coolers in rear food prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused keg cooler in bar area. Instructed to either use and maintain or remove from premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed table top fryer being used on prep table. Instructed all frying must be done under ventilation hood.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease and grime on hood in rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain pipe from the handwashing sink going into the floor drain beneath the 3 compartment sink at the front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vinyl baseboard missing from the wall around the 3 compartment sink in the rear food prep area. Must provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the men's washroom is not operational. Must provide a working ventilation fan in the men's washroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2365941 on 3/17/20: 51 - backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine in front prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine infront prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 3 compartment bar sink (front prep area) waste water backs up from floor drain. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine infront prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles (wood shelves etc) in rear outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles/items stored in rear storage areas. Usable items (food and non food) items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 3 compartment bar sink (front prep area) waste water backs up from floor drain. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine infront prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles (wood shelves etc) in rear outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles/items stored in rear storage areas. Usable items (food and non food) items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace (2) cutting boards with stain and deep seams on top of prep cooler in prep/cooking area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all coolers with grease and food debris and freezer with heavy ice accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 3 compartment bar sink (front prep area) water backs up from one compartment to another. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. No citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment (fryers, grill, stove etc) with excessive grease accumulation in prep/cooking area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device not located behind coffee machine infront prep area. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, maintain and remove unnecessary articles (wood shelves etc) in rear outside garbage area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout rear prep/cooking area, rear storage area and floors along the walls in front prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles/items stored in rear storage areas. Usable items (food and non food) items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.