Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approx. 40 mouse droppings located on the floor and on the wooden storage shelves in the dry storage room located next to the office and 10 mouse droppings located on the bottom shelf of the host stand in the dining room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 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 frozen meat stored in direct contact with a plastic grocery bag in the 3-door freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the food debris on the outside of the chest freezer, deep fryer, and wire storage shelves above the mop sink and 3-compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the water leak at the valve under the 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall behind the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no working mechanical ventilation in the back women's washroom next to the dry storage room. Management instructed to repair or replace the ventilation fan.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease buildup on the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment. Management instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed damaged/missing splash guard at hand washing sink in main prep area next to three compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed broken faucet at two compartment sink in main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed bar handwashing sink to be slow-draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, on walls, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, and storage. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged/missing splash guard at hand washing sink in main prep area next to three compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed bar handwashing sink to be slow-draining. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken faucet at two compartment sink in main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2600169 dated 08/13/2024. They are as follows: #37. All bulk foods and spices not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name. #45. All stored items throughout all storage rooms must be elevated from the floors. #57. No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide. #58. No proof of allergen training or certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12---- all bulk foods and spices not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 ----must not store utensils between the wall and the electric piping at the two compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-903.11(a;c)---- all stored items throughout all storage rooms must be elevated from the floors.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)----- noted dirty bulk food containers. Must clean and maintain. : 4-602.13--- noted exterior of all cooks line equipment with excessive grease an encrusted food debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11--- noted floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: throughout the coffee station/server station, under all cooking equipment and coolers, behind the ice machine.must clean and maintain all.---missing floor tiles under cooking equipment. Must replace to be smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods and spices not stored in their original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths throughout the prep areas must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution between use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must use food scoops with handles in all bulk food containers and prepared foods in coolers.----must not store utensils between the wall and the electric piping at the two compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted pots with food debris stored on the clean pot storage shelving and food encrusted blenders and food processors. Must store clean.

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

Inspector’s note: All stored items throughout all storage rooms must be elevated from the floors.-----must not store bicycles in dry food storage rooms.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted exterior of all cooks line equipment with excessive grease an encrusted food debris.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty bulk food containers. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted floors in the following areas with dirt and debris: throughout the coffee station/server station, under all cooking equipment and coolers, behind the ice machine.---- walls in the kitchen behind all coolers, cooking equipment, kitchen entrance prep table and wall vent at the walk-in cooler with excessive food splatter.must clean and maintain all.-----peeling ceiling tile above the dish area. Must replace.----missing floor tiles under cooking equipment. Must replace to be smooth and cleanable.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2580048 on 8-14-23 not corrected. #55- 6-501.12--- noted dirty walls behind the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must also clean and maintain floors along wall base especially underneath the dish washing area and 3 compartment sink. #55-: 6-201.17---- noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling by the heating unit at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty walls behind the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must also clean and maintain floors along wall base especially underneath the dish washing area and 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted multiple holes and openings on ceiling by the heating unit at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to seal and maintain all holes and openings to prevent entry places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted establishment using wraps as stoppers for at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide missing stoppers

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the 2 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty walls behind the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Must also clean and maintain floors along wall base especially underneath the dish washing area and 3 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Notd the following:- -heavy spills of food on walls at the kitchen prep area -multiple holes and opening on ceiling walls at the kitchen -multiple cracks on the floor by and underneath the kitchen stove -floors inside the walk in cooler -floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail clean walls, floors and repair cracks and replace ceiling tiles.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- all cooks line equipment with excessive grease inside and out, interior exterior of microwave oven, all coolers and freezers interior and exteriors with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.---- 4-602.13- interior of all storage cabinets in the kitchen and server station with dirt, clutter, and food debris. Must clean and maintain.-----must not use tin foil or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout. Must remove.----all metal rack shelving throughout the kitchen and dish areas with grease, dust, and dirt. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-204.12-- no backflow prevention device was located at the utility service sink where a hose/sprayer arm was attached. Must provide a backflow prevention device at said sink. 5-205.15-- extremely dirty, blackened utility service sink. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- floors throughout entire facility, inside walk-in cooler, along all baseboards, throughout the bar, and all storage areas dirty. Walls throughout several prep areas with food splatter and dirt, black mold on wall at the three-compartment sink. Must clean all and maintain all. 6-101.11--- missing baseboard with a large gap between wall and floor in the storage room. Must properly seal all holes to be smooth and cleanable.--- missing wall tile in the women's washroom. Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately over 300 mice droppings throughout the dry food storage room along baseboards and on storage shelving. 10 rat droppings along the baseboards at the bar and in the rear kitchen area.recommend having the pest co. Service establishment for mice and rats. Remove all droppings from all affected areas and sanitize. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooks line equipment with excessive grease inside and out, interior exterior of microwave oven, all coolers and freezers interior and exteriors with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of all storage cabinets in the kitchen and server station with dirt, clutter, and food debris. Must clean and maintain.-----must not use tin foil or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout. Must remove.----all metal rack shelving throughout the kitchen and dish areas with grease, dust, and dirt. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device was located at the utility service sink where a hose/sprayer arm was attached. Must provide a backflow prevention device at said sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Extremely dirty, blackened utility service sink. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Holes in walls were noted in the following areas: wall at bar baseboard, walls throughout the dry food storage room with holes, missing baseboard with a large gap between wall and floor, wall under the dish machine. Must seal all.----some walls throughout the kitchen noted with holes sealed with steel wool and paper. Must properly seal all holes to be smooth and cleanable.----cracked and damaged wall caulking at the men's washroom washbowl.----water damaged ceiling tiles and missing wall tile in the women's washroom. Must replace. Must replace.-----floor in poor condition with chipping cement behind the bar. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout entire facility, inside walk-in cooler, along all baseboards, throughout the bar, and all storage areas dirty. Walls throughout several prep areas with food splatter and dirt, black mold on wall at the three-compartment sink. Must clean all and maintain all.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 2-14-20 report #2362389 not corrected #10- observed no employee handwashing signage at hand sinks in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide.#37-observed bulk containers in kitchen prep without a label. Instructed to provide common name on container to identify food item. # properly47- observed rusty shelving in walk-in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint or replace. Also observed garbage cans being used for bulk food storage. Instructed to use food-grade containers for smooth and easy cleanability. #49-observed heavy grease build-up inside the cooking fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.#55- observed heavy grease build-up on the floor in between the cooking stove and fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.#56- observed heavy grease build-up on ventilation hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.#57- observed no…

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed two trays of frozen beef sitting out on prep table. Instructed manager to store in refrigerator or run under cool water for proper thawing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in kitchen prep without a label. Instructed to provide common name on container to properly identify food item.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on floor in walk in cooler in rear. Instructed to elevate onto shelving at least 6 inches off floor to properly clean area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelving in walk in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint or replace. Also observed garbage cans being used for bulk food storage. Instructed to use food grade containers for smooth and easy cleanability.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on floor in between cooking stove and fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease build up on ventilation hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found missing screws for faucet handles at kitchen. Must provide.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report dated 10-22-18 inspection # 2230079. Violation 47. Observed establishment using plastic bags as stoppers at dishwash 3-compartment sink, interior of wooden cabinet shelves damaged under 1-compartment sink also observed door rubber gaskets ripped/missing at 2-door meat reach in cooler. Instructed manager must provide correct stoppers (x2)for dishwash 3-compartment sink, repair interior of cabinet under 1-compartment sink and replace damaged door rubber gaskets for meat reach in cooler. Violation 55. Observed dirt/food build up on floor at front dry storage room and at rear locker room along walls and corners. Instructed manager must clean floor and maintain. Violation 56.observed ceiling light bulbs (x2) burned out above main prep area. Instructed manager to replace with working light bulbs. Violation 57.employee food handlers…

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-502.11(b) metal stem thermometer not calibrated. Instructed manager must calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed establishment using plastic bags as stoppers at dishwash 3-compartment sink, interior of wooden cabinet shelves damaged under 1-compartment sink also observed door rubber gaskets ripped/missing at 2-door meat reach in cooler. Instructed manager must provide correct stoppers (x2)for dishwash 3-compartment sink, repair interior of cabinet under 1-compartment sink and replace damaged door rubber gaskets for meat reach in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 bar 3-compartment sink middle compartment leaks also handwash bowl (outside of womens washroom) drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain sinks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt/food build up on floor at front dry storage room and at rear locker room along walls and corners. Instructed manager must clean floor and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed hole in east wall at front storage area next to bar. Instructed manager must seal hole in wall.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 observed ceiling light bulbs (x2) burned out above main prep area. Instructed manager to replace with working light bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair rust on shelf under prep table in kitchen,and in walk in cooler floor.must replace missing sink stoppers in 3comp.and 2comp.sinks staff using plastic to cover sink holes to wash. Also must remove foil and card board linings on equipments in kitchen,and provide splash guard on expose hand wash sink at the bar on drain board side.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean metal shelves inside the walk-in cooler(encrusted with food and spillage).grease inside the deep fryer and debris inside the ovens,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build up on floors under the cooking equipments,and deep fryer.need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Wall behind the prep cooler and under the three compartment sink with spillage and encrusted food.need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations no corrected from 3-21-16,report#1727220 #34-found floors not clean at storage room. Must clean. #38-found no back flow prevention devices at ice machine waterline and mop sink faucet. Must obtain back flow prevention devices. Found leaky drainage piping at exposed hand sink at bar. Must repair. Today 3-2-17 observed the same violation serious violation:7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Bottom shelf of prep table by the two compartment sink with rust,peeling paint unable to clean. Need to replace. Surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface also base of cabinet under the exposed hand sink by the ice machine with excess black slime substance,need to clean and maintain. Found cooked food stored inside broken plastic container or lids.instructed to replace said containers and lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean metal shelves inside the walk-in cooler(encrusted with food and spillage).grease inside the deep fryer and debris inside the ovens,need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Grease build up on floors under the cooking equipments,and deep fryer.need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Wall behind the prep cooler and under the three compartment sink with spillage and encrusted food.need to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Burned light bulbs in the kitchen area,instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Small leaking at drain pipe under the exposed hand sink by the ice machine.plastic bags used for stoppers at three compartment sink,instructed to provide

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

Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

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

Inspector’s note: Found following not clean (grease build up): under preparation tables, under sinks, and at shelving units at rear main kitchen areas. Must clean and degrease all mentioned.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at storage room. Must clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices at ice machine waterline and mop sink faucet. Must obtain backflow prevention devices. Found leaky drainage piping at exposed hand sink at bar. Must repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted knives (clean and dirty(food particles) and spatulas on walls between pipping at the kitchen food prep area. Must properly store knives at a knife rack, clean, sanitized and ready to use.....noted shelves lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and maintain clean to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment:meat grinders on shelving by walk in cooler, shelves on racks by same and shelves inside walk in cooler.must maintain free from dirt, old food particles and spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container to have grease on top, lid, lips and dripping down the sides creating food source for pest. Instructed to clean and maintain. Citation issued for serious violation #7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Noted knives (clean and dirty(food particles) and spatulas on walls between pipping at the kitchen food prep area. Must properly store knives at a knife rack, clean, sanitized and ready to use.....noted shelves lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove cardboard boxes and maintain clean to prevent hiding places for pest.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following equipment:meat grinders on shelving by walk in cooler, shelves on racks by same and shelves inside walk in cooler.must maintain free from dirt, old food particles and spills.

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 with dirt, food particles and grime. Floors at the dry storage area,floors by ice machine room and floors underneath dish washer/mob sink. Must also clean floor drains at the kitchen food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted brownish discoloration on walls behind sinks at the food prep area. Instructed to detail clean walls behind 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label and date foods in reach in prep area coolers (first in first out).

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

Inspector’s note: Stand up prep reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair and maintain gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on floor in prep area along walls/corners. Instructed manager to clean floor under and around all equipment and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/dirt stains on wall behind pot wash 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean wall also must clean all food stained ceiling tiles above prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs (x6) above prep area. Instructed manager to replace with working light bulbs.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

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

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS(RICE,BEEF/LAMB,STEW,SAU CES,ETC.)IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH COOLERS,AND AT PREP AREAS STORED OR KEPT UNDER RUSTED SHELVES,AND SHELVES WITH DEBRIS WITHOUT COVER,AND HAD THINGS STORED ABOVE THEM.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MGR.TO HAVE FOODS COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CDI.

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 CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT 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 REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINKS STAFF USING PLASTIC TO COVER SINK HOLES TO WASH. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD LININGS ON EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.

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 TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON STOVE,INSIDE OVENS,SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND AT PREPARED FOOD HOLDING AREAS, TOP OF ICE MACHINE,AND MOP SINK.

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 ELEVATE UTENSILS WITH FOODS,DISH WASHER RACKS,AND FOOD PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE OFFICE,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT BAR AREA. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN KITCHEN BY DISHMACHINE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN TROUGHOUT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN BY 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.