Birdman Ramen

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 25 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER HAS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F. AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2618486 DATED JUNE 3 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 REPLACE ANY MISSING CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER/ FREEZER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE OR REPAINT RACKS.

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH TOWEL AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USE HAND WASHING SINK TO FILL UP CONSUMER WATER PITCHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE USED FOR NO PURPOSE OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVER LINE AREA UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF WITHOUT USING VALVES UNDERNEATH SINK. HOT WATER MUST BE TURNED OFF FOR SINK TO STOP RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REPAIR HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT HARD BOILED EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE RAW FOODS ARE STORED BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER REMOVED CHICKEN FROM AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED CHICKEN FEET HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 76 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 6 POUNDS OF CHICKEN FEET ($35). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; NOTED IN FACILITY (ROP) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING OF COOKED MEAT WITH NO DATE. IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAG UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE FOR FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED WERE ALSO TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CHICKEN 15 POUNDS AND 20 POUNDS OF PORK VALUE OF $100 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH #29.

OBSERVED SLIGHT SOIL BUILD UP IN BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN BAR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2603746 DATED OCTOBER 1 2024 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #51 REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR PREP. OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AND HANDSINK IN PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT AND NO CORRESPONDING CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND KIT MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES THAT CORRESPOND WITH ON-SITE PLAN. MUST KEEP BOTH THE POLICY AND SUPPLIES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED LIVE AMERICAN ROACH AND DEAD AMERICAN ROACHES IN REAR PREP AND BASMT STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN BSMT STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM UTILITY SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPOUT NOT LONG ENOUGH TO FILL 1ST BASIN AND 3RD BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FAUCET SPOUTMSO IT IS LONG ENOUGH TO FILL ALL BASINS AT 3 COMP SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE EXCESSIVELY LEAKING UNDER HANDSINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. PRIORITY VOILATION # 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP FAUCET IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MANITAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP, DISH, AND UTILITY SINK AREA. ALSO NOTED FOOD AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

NOTED BROKEN, CRAKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM, FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, DISH AND 2 COMP SINK PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOTED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN REAR PREP 2 COMP SINK AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED LIGHT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING MISSING FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MECHINANICAL VENTILATION WITH EXCESSIVE DUST, INSTURCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED EXPANDING FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENING CHEWED INTO. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE MATERIALS TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES.

EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASETRAPS SOILED & THE UPPER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BASEMENT ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE, INCLUDING FLOOR SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (RULE #6-501.111) FROM 8/7/2026 INSPECTION REPORT #2633345 NOT CORRECTED: 38) 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND AT THE DINING AREA WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED FOR CHILDREN, AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. UPON RETURN FOR RE-INSPECTION, STILL NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE AT THE BAR, OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND OVER 40 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE HEATING UNIT AND THE ENCLOSED DRY STORAGE, OVER 10 ON WINDOW LEDGING WITH POTS OF PLANTS. STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ALSO CONSULT WITH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED OVER 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE DINING AREA WHERE CHAIRS ARE STORED FOR CHILDREN AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY WHERE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AT BAR IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AT BAR NEAR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, UNDER 3 COMP SINK. IN KITCHEN PREP BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AT BAR IN PREP AREAS BEHIND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

2-401.11: **C** Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN SANDWICH IN PREP AREA PLACE SANDWICH ABOVE COLDHOLDING UNIT REAR PREP AREA. NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PRAP UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE EMPTY BUCKETS AND UNSED EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO TRASH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PIC CLEANED ALL RAT DROPPINGS .ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT HALL BEFORE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER, AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP, DISH, STORAGE AND BAR.

2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, DANIEL MEREDITH, ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

FOUND A FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN SANDWICH IN PREP AREA PLACE SANDWICH ABOVE COLDHOLDING UNIT REAR PREP AREA. NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HANDSINK BLOCKED WITH BINS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACKISH PINK SLIMEY BUILD UP DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT (QUATS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND CHLORINE FOR BOTH LOW TEMP DISH MACHINES) AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KITS FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LOCATED TO THE LEFT HALL BEFORE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, HOT-HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES AND DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER, AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP, DISH, STORAGE AND BAR.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

4-202.16//OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER AND ICE STATION WITH NO HANDSINK. A HANDWASH SINK IS NEEDED IN THIS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK IN PREP AREA THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE OR REMOVE ICE BIN AND WATER DISPENSER AND CAP OFF WATERLINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE WALK-IN COOLER SERVICED TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED NO LOCK ON WEST EXIT DOOR TO SHARED WASHROOM (WASHROOMS ARE SHARED WITH NEIGHBORHING BUSINESS). ALSO NOTED NO LOCK ON BASEMENT DISHROOM/FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD WILL BE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT BUSINESS AND FOOD PREP AREAS BY INSTALLING LOCKS ON DOORS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL TAMPERING OF STORED FOOD ITEMS.

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP SURFACE OF GREASE TRAP ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH SURFACES BY SANDING, PAINTING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR HANDLE LOOSE WITH TISSUE FILLING GAPS, BLACK KITCHEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO BASEMENT OFF HINGE AND BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND OUTLET IN KTICHEN ON NORTHEAST WALL WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REMOVE.