Golden Nugget

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (breadings, coconut, flour, salt etc) on top shelf of the prep table in the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid/cover for trash bin inside the customer's (women stalls) washroom. Instructed to provide lid for each trash bin.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside reach-in and prep coolers in rear prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace ceiling tile with peeling paint and exposed insulation above rear dry food storage area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed pipe with a small leak underneath three-compartment sink, located in rear dishwashing area. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device for utility sink, located near the three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor, located at the main cook line. Instructed the person in charge to detail cleaning and maintenance.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Front prep area reach in cooler missing thermometer. Instructed manager must provide working thermometer for all coolers.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: No written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this order. Must provide on premises.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on broken waste pipe under the mop sink.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leaking waste pipe under mop sink. Repair cause. No stoppers provided at three compartment sink,instructed to provide

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not found for ice machine, coffee machines, and mop sink. Must provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 3-26-19 inspection # 2280045. Violation 58.observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain. Priority foundation. Cittaion issued. 7-42-090. Must provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink on west side of service line out of order with no hot and cold running water. Secondary convenient and accessible hand sink is available. Repair out of order sink and maintain.

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 cooking equipment at the kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods must be labeled. Management corrected.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing splash guards on the cooks line exposed. Management replaced.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution. Management provided.

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

Inspector’s note: Re caulk around the exposed hand sink in the dish washing area and front serving area.(caulk worn out). Install splash guard on the right side of the exposed hand sink in the cook line between the sink and the stove. Rubber gasket on the interior lid of the ice maker ripped off. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the metal lid of the lower compartment of the ice maker and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the floor under and behind the coolers in the front serving area and in the cook line under and behind the cooking equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal the gap around the pipe and conduits thru-out the dish washing area and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wash cloth for wiping the prep tables, top of the prep cooler, chopping boards, dining tables, counter. Must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the lower comparmtent of the deep fryer to remove grease and grime buildup and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found dust and debris buildup on the light fixtures directly above the food line. Instructed to detail clean the light fixtures and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area. Instructed to contact a plubmer to repair sink and prevent water from leaking onto the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors on the food line soiled with broken egg shells, hashbrowns, and other food debris buildup. Instructed to detail clean floors and maintian.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster area not maintained clean; found the grease receptacle with pools of grease on top of the lid and the ground surface below. Droplets of grease were hanging off the side of the receptacle. All gargbage and grease must remain inside of the receptacles at all times. The staff detail cleaned the grease receptacle during the inspection. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Replace the torn trim on the interior of the deep freezer and remove the cardboard liner from the walk-in cooler. Instructed to use non-absorbent liners only to allow regulal cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken and peeling paint on ceiling above the three compartment sink,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust and grease on chains that hold the light fixtures above the prep cooler in kitchen instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking hot water handle and no cold handle provided at faucet of the water sprayer by the dish machine instructed to repair replace said handles

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage/waste oil grease container not maintained.found garbage container with lids opened,flies in it,strong foul odor coming from the container,also food liquid on ground under and front of the said container. Exterior waste oil grease box cleaned, however excess spilled waste oil on ground and on cement pallets of the parking lot.instructed to clean and maintain area.if garbage container is leaking must be repaired/replaced,clean interior of the container and keep lids closed at all times to minimize rodent/insect activities. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Broken and peeling paint on ceiling above the three compartment sink,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Dust and grease on chains that hold the light fixtures above the prep cooler in kitchen instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Leaking hot water handle and no cold handle provided at faucet of the water sprayer by the dish machine instructed to repair replace said handles

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food handler on premises,while potentially hazardous food are handled:fresh eggs,ham,creamy soups,various kind of meat,etc.a certified food handler must be present when potentially hazardous food are prepared,stored and served.premises is a 24 hours operation. Certified food handler reported on premises at 9:15 am. Serious violation:7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build-up insde the deep fryer and under the cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.observed uncrusted food on containers of dry food above the prep line in the kitchen,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint and broken wall on ceiling above the prep line,instructed to repair with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Dust build-up on ceiling fan in prep area,instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Stock was stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler,instructed to elevated 6" off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Must label all bulk containers for foods out of original containers/bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up inside reach in coolers door corners/gaskets and on exterior of sinks and tables in prep area. Must clean all equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on prep area floor/standing water on floor under dishmachine. Must detail clean floor throughout and keep floor dry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains on walls behind equipment at prep area. Must clean all walls and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling light covers/end caps above prep and dishwash area. Must provide covers/end caps for all light bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucets leaking at base. Must repair and maintain sink.

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 02/16/12

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 02/16/12

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 02/16/12

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

Inspector’s note: See report dated on 02/16/12

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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES.

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. OBSERVED ACCUMUATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS/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. OBSERVED HOLES/GAPS IN WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALL/SEAL ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN WALL.

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. REPAIR CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION NEXT TO ELECTRIC BOX IN REAR KITCHEN.

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. REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA ABOVE COOLING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.