The Little Corner Snack Shop

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup inside and exerior surfaces of the deep fryer and on the prep table beneath the grill. Clean the interior of the ice machine. Accumulated food debris on shelves, drawers and equipment in cooking areas. Must clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the floor beneath the cooking equipment. Clean the hatch opening at the end of the seating counter. Clean the floor under the booths in the dining area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Smoothly seal all gaps and openings at wall corner junctures in the food prep area and under the 3-compartment sink to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-803.11-- noted soiled linens being stored in an open container on the rear patio. Must used covered container for soiled linens.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16--- raw wood used to elevate the unused soda dispensing system. Must remove or paint/seal to be smooth, cleanable and non absorbent.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--- noted the three compartment sink nozzle repaired with tape. Must not use tape as a means of repair for plumbing leaks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--- unused soda dispensing system must be removed from the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-803.11-- noted soiled linens being stored in an open container on the rear patio. Must used covered container for soiled linens.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16--- raw wood used to elevate the unused soda dispensing system. Must remove or paint/seal to be smooth, cleanable and non absorbent.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- noted dirty table top can opener. Must clean after each use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15--- noted the three compartment sink nozzle repaired with tape. Must not use tape as a means of repair for plumbing leaks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114--- unused soda dispensing system must be removed from the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not store water pitchers for consumption at the front counter hand washing sink or install splash guards on all sides of the sink.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must not store ice scoop inside the ice machine with scoop handle in ice or use bowls without handles inside the bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled linens being stored in an open container on the rear patio. Must used covered container for soiled linens.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood used to elevate the unused soda dispensing system. Must remove or paint/seal to be smooth, cleanable and non absorbent.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty table top can opener. Must clean after each use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted the three compartment sink nozzle repaired with tape. Must not use tape as a means of repair for plumbing leaks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the women's washroom must be replaced.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Unused soda dispensing system must be removed from the premises.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 3-18-24 report #2591159 not corrected.#55- must remove unused cooking equipment and all unnecessary items from the rear outdoor area to prevent pest harboring.#45-: all stored items must be elevated from the floors in the rear dry food storage room.#47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation or shelving for items throughout the cooks line and dishwashing area. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items must be elevated from the floors in the rear dry food storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation or shelving for items throughout the cooks line and dishwashing area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving on the cooks line.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following not clean with excessive food debris and grease: exterior of cooks line equipment. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads improperly drying on rear outdoor stairwell.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove unused cooking equipment and all unnecessary items from the rear outdoor area to prevent pest harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for walls in the dry food storage room.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to monitor hot and cold food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Torn mesh screen on the rear kitchen exit door. Must replace to be tight fitting, no holes to prevent fly entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled linens improperly stored in an open shopping cart on the rear outdoor yard. Must properly store or remove.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items must be elevated from the floors in the rear dry food storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooks line box freezer lid exterior in poor repair, repaired with tape. Must replace lid or properly repair to be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation or shelving for items throughout the cooks line and dishwashing area.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelving under the soda dispensing system with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.----must not use cardboard as liner for shelving on the cooks line.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: The following not clean with excessive food debris and grease: shelf behind the cooks line equipment, under the cooks line grill,exterior of cooks line equipment, table top can opener. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must remove unused cooking equipment and all unnecessary items from the rear outdoor area to prevent pest harboring.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for walls in the dry food storage room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads improperly drying on rear outdoor stairwell.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted mechanical ventilation in the women's washroom not operational. Must repair/replace.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2573336 on 3-28-23 not corrected. #55- 6-201.12- noted multiple cracks on floors at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.#43- 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. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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 torn rubber gasket inside the door of walk in cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and food particles at door gaskets of the service prep cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple crackes on floors at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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 torn rubber gasket inside the door of walk in cooler at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and food particles at door gaskets of the service prep cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpsters overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation violation#7-38-020(b).citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple crackes on floors at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install splash guards on both sides of the front prep hand washing sink between stored water pitchers and clean dish storage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted knife stored improperly between line cooler and prep table. Must provide a proper knife holder.----ice scoops improperly stored inside the ice of both the front prep ice bin and ice machine. Must provide proper scoop holders.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted soiled linens improperly stored on the rear patio. Must store in a sealed container.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Mens washroom wash basin in poor repair with peeling ceramic glaze, uneven and rough caulking. Instructed to replace/repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Shelving throughout the coffee prep station with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.----table top can opener in the rear prep with excessive rust and food debris. Must remove rust, clean after each use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Metal shelving at the front prep area and the rear shelving at the ice machine are in poor repair, peeling, and damaged. Must replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable.----must not use newspaper as liner for shelving.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Nozzle on the three-compartment sink was repaired with duct tape. Must properly repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the rear kitchen prep and dish area are in poor repair with damaged/missing tiles, including the entrance to the walk-in cooler and undercooks line equipment. Must be repaired/replaced to be smooth and cleanable.-----wall at the dish scraper sink is in poor repair with peeling metal, chipping paint, and excessive mold. Must repair/replace to be smooth and cleanable.----must not use cardboard as liner on floors under rear prep table.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing/damaged baseboard coving behind the deep fryer. Must replace.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the ice machine and missing shield end caps in the rear dish area. Must replace all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled inside dry storage(beans,rice,etc.)must label.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean under dishwashing areas. Must clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11-observed cracked floor tiles in front of 3-compartment sink in rear. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 fruit flies in rear prep area on walls and 30 house flies around and on top of outside garbage dumpster with foul odor. Instructed manager to clean and eliminate all evidence of pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop being stored in ice bin between uses. Instructed manager to store ice scoop in clean ice scoop holder.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cracked floor tiles in front of 3-compartment sink in rear. Must repair.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 1/8/2020, report #2356283. #47-observed dirty cutting board at cook prep line yellowing with dark stains. Instructed to clean or replace. #49-observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Instructed to throughly clean and maintain. #58- found city of chicago sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink without a splash guard next to prep table where employees will be cutting vegetables. Instructed to provide durable and washable splash guard at hand sink in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and containers on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed to elevate off floors to prevent food contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty cutting board at cook prep line yellowing with dark stains. Instructed to clean or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside gaskets at main prep cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up inside of cooking fryer. Instructed to throughly clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in women's bathroom. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy food and grease build up behind cooking equipment. Also, observed grease build up on walls in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core not corrected from inspection on 3/19/2019, report #2279595. #58- found city of chicago sanitation manager with no allergen training. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink need to be install at front serving area.observed waitress scooping soups. Also coffee,water,re-fill single serving of dressing for take out. Said sink must be installed under city plumbing code.soap and paper towel/hand drying device must be installed.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee's personal items must be removed from any food storage area. Provide locker away from food and food products

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 5-3-17,report#2049652 #33- excess grease inside the deep fryer,and excess burned food inside the oven. Grease on filters and hood,also on pipes behind and under cooking equipment. Need to clean and maintain. Need to remove excess ice build-up inside the unit.keep it clean. #34-missing ,broken, uneven floor tiles and cement patched floor in rear prep and dish room no cleanable .need to replace said floor tiles and cement floor,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Missing coving under the dish machine need to be replaced. #35-broken wall(hole) under the dish machine. Peeling paint on walls at same area and throughout the kitchen.need to repair said walls.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface dust build-up on ceiling fans in dining rooms,need to clean and maintain today we observed same violation seriou

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

Inspector’s note: No handle provided at lid of prep cooler in the cooking area,must provided.

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

Inspector’s note: An exposed hand sink need to be install at front serving area.observed waitress scooping soups. Also coffee,water,re-fill single serving of dressing for take out. Said sink must be installed under city plumbing code.soap and paper towel/hand drying device must be installed.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee's personal items must be removee from any food storage area. Provide locker awaay from food and food products

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

Inspector’s note: Waste line from cooler dripping at third compartment sink.a waste line must be properly connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain. Excess duct tape on shelf between the dish machine and metal shelf. Need to remove duct tape and provide a splash guard with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited. No handle provided at white reach-in freezer,door is held with a long elastic attached to storage shelf.rubber gasket inside the door is broken need to replace,at same unit. Broken and grimed plastic curtains at interior of walk-in cooler need to be replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Excess grease inside the deep fryer,and excess burned food inside the oven. Grease on filters and hood,also on pipes behind and under cooking equipment. Need to clean and maintain. Need to remove excess ice build-up inside the unit.keep it clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing ,broken, uneven floor tiles and cement patched floor in rear prep and dish room no cleanable .need to replace said floor tiles and cement floor,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Missing coving under the dish machine need to be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken wall(hole) under the dish machine. Peeling paint on walls at same area and throughout the kitchen.need to repair said walls.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface dust build-up on ceiling fans in dining rooms,need to cleanand maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provide on site ,need to provide to be able to check food temperature

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

Inspector’s note: Excess items at east non-food storage area,need to organize area.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine water reservoir with, white,yellow and black slime substance dripping into water where ice is made. Instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain.ice is used for human consumption. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: We (owner,employee and myself) observed over 50 mice droppings in prep/dish room area. Most of droppings were under a black crate under the three compartment sink. Mice droppings along wall and under the shelf in storage/employee's area. Outer opening not protected. Found rear exit door open and screen door broken, mesh is broken with holes and from frame door, gap of 1/4" to 1/2" at bottom of the screen door. Must replace screen and tight fitted to screen door. Need to rodent/insect proof said door. Need to remove droppings,clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation:7-38-020

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage container overflowing unable to close lid.waste oil container with grease on top the lid,a lot of construction material(wood,panels ,dry wall etc.)a lot of black crates on ground.need to keep garbage lids closed at all times,waste oil container clean,and items needed must be elevated.to prevent rodent and insect harborage(some rat droppings at the mentioned area). Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Waste line from cooler dripping at third compartment sink.a waste line must be properly connected such that it drains directly into a floor drain. Excess duct tape on shelf between the dish machine and metal shelf. Need to remove duct tape and provide a splash guard with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent surface.duct tape is prohibited. No handle provided at white reach-in freezer,door is held with a long elastic attached to storage shelf.rubber gasket inside the door is broken need to replace,at same unit. Broken and grimed plastic curtains at interior of walk-in cooler need to be replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Excess grease inside the deep fryer,and excess burned food inside the oven. Grease on filters and hood,also on pipes behind and under cooking equipment. Need to clean and maintain. Need to remove excess ice build-up inside the unit.keep it clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Missing ,broken, uneven floor tiles and cement patched floor in rear prep and dish room no cleanable .need to replace said floor tiles and cement floor,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Missing coving under the dish machine need to be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken wall(hole) under the dish machine. Peeling paint on walls at same area and throughout the kitchen.need to repair said walls.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface dust build-up on ceiling fans in dining rooms,need to cleanand maintain

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer provide on site ,need to provide to be able to check food temperature

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

Inspector’s note: Excess items at east non-food storage area,need to organize area.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at dishwashing areas. Must clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Found walls behind dishwashing areas with chipping paint. Must repair/seal. Found walls/ceiling inside walk in cooler not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violations not corrected from report dated 1-7-15. Inspection # 1424699. Violation 32.observed cracks/crevices between handwash bowl and wall in mens washroom. Instructed manager to seal cracks/crevices between sink and wall. Violation 38. 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink. Serious violation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labled. (flour, sugar, etc.)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Found hood exhaust not clean. Must clean and degrease.

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

Inspector’s note: Found brooms stored improperly on wall. Must store in mop bucket.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks/crevices between handwash bowl and wall in mens washroom. Instructed manager to seal cracks/crevices between sink and wall.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not certified from ansi food sanitation course. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified and have all names printed out and on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine not maintained, observed accumulated black slime/dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice (ready to eat food). Instructed manager to clean/sanitize interior of ice machine. Ice voluntarilly discarded at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cracks/crevices between handwash bowl and wall in mens washroom. Instructed manager to seal cracks/crevices between sink and wall.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink left side compartment drain pipe leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain sink.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to calibrate metal stem therometer for food handlers.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not certified from ansi food sanitation course. Instructed manager all food handlers must be certified and have all names printed out and on premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food sanitation certificate or manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Pork, steak, dairy, etc.) instructed to have original certificate conspicously posted in plain viewing of customers and manager on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags used to store meat in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to use food grade storage bags and containers to properly store and protect foods.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the walls, ceiling, and fan vent covers of the walk-in cooler to remove dust accumulation. Observed grease accumulation on the hood vents above cooking equipemnt. Instructed to have hood vents serviced, detail cleaned, and maintained.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors especially underneath 3 compartment sink (including drain)and behind the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust and grease built up in the following areas: fans inside walk in cooler and ceiling of same. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted over 10 flying insects and some mice droppings at corner wall base at rear food storage area on shelving. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to call pest control company for consultation. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside walk in cooler and freezer not properly labeled with date, name of product etc. Instructed to label all food items inside coolers and freezers. Also must label bulk food containers.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Noted knives stored between prep table and chest freezer and on wall by the dish machine. Instructed to properly store all knives in a knife rack or a designated area and maintain clean at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted broken lid at the ice cream freezer by the prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside upright freezer at the kitchen, also noted dirt and food debris inside chest ice cream freezer. Must detail clean and defrost freezer.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath heavy equipment especially underneath 3 compartment sink (including drain), behind cooking equipment and behind the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust and grease built up in the following areas: fans inside walk in cooler and ceiling of same, vents at the kitchen food prep area and vents at the rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No stoppers at 3-compartment sink. Must provide 3 stoppers for 3-compartment sink.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dust build up on shelves in prep and storage areas, food debris on exterior of dishmachine, dust build up on fan guard cover inside walk in cooler also observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris/dirt build up inside floor drains. Must clean and maintain interior of floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean walls throughout prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No air gap/back flow prevention device at ice machine. Must provide/install back flow prevention device.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer broken inside 1-door prep reach in cooler. Must provide working thermometer for cooler.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED CLEAN STAINS ON CHEMICAL CONTAINERS AT ICE MACHINE.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEANED UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY,OR OTHERWISE COVER WITH LID , PLASTIC OR FOIL AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN UP LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN GIRLS RESTROOM,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY CUTTING BOARD SIDE. REPAIR HANDLE MISSING ON STAND UP FREEZER DOOR,AND DAMAGED LID COVER OF FLOOR FREEZER BY REACH IN CHEF COOLER AT KITCHEN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLAEN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYER AND STOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD,VENT AT ENTRANCE TO OFFICE BY FRONT SOUP SERVING AREA,REMOVE PLANT & OTHER THINGS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN;CANNOT USE AS A STORAGE DEVICE.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER 3COMP.SINK, IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA, AND IN GIRLS RESTROOM. CLEAN FLOORS IN THE OFFICE. ALSO MUST ELEVATE DISH WASHER RACKS AND BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH SECTION AND IN THE OFFICE 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND UTENSILS STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN,AND REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILE BY WINDOW IN REAR EMPLOYEE LUNCH ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN W.CORNER STORAGE AREA BY KITCHEN, TOO SHADY.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR PIPE LEAKING ON DISH MACHINE AND UNDER 3COMP.SINK.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

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

Inspector’s note: Must correct all violations noted on inspection report #339253 dated 11.1.10.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR IMPROPERLY STORED KNIVES IN PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WARMER ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER AND ON CEILING VENTS AS NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEPOSITS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL GAPS BETWEEN BASEBOARDS AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR COFFEE STATION AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. FRONT DOOR MISALIGNED. MUST REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE SEPARATE STORAGE AREA FOR SHOES, PURSES, COATS ETC AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. NO VISIBLE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST LOCATE OR INSTALL.

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

Inspector’s note: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE CLUTTER, STEEL, VACUUM CLEANERS, DEBRIS, PAPERS OUTSIDE UNDER STAIRS AND INSIDE ACROSS FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND SCATTERED AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items no properly dated/labeled in coolers, walk in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers, walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. caulking in men's bathroom sink in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint, exposed raw wood in rear storage areas, shall be repair/replaced. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in rear, dining areas shall be repair/replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. missing light shields in prep area shall be provided. light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning., exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and bathrooms not clean need cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. excess debris and clutter in rear storage area room shall be removed.