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Obstructed hand wash sink at bar area, found a food strainer placed in hand sink at bar, instructed not to use hand sink for other than hands washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on Cl test strips, Instructed to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request when repaired.

Ice cream scoops held in a standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep in a dipper well.

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM UNCOVERED BEVERAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE BEVERAGES, EAT, AND USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT PROVIDED WITH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA, BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER APPROVED HAND DRYING METHOD AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AT TIME OF INSPECTION: 1ST FLOOR WAREWASHING AREA, BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA, BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP OR OTHER APPROVED HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN/REAR KITCHEN, BASEMENT, AND SERVER PREP AREAS OBSTRUCTED BY SANTIIZER BUCKETS, WIPING CLOTHS, AND LINEN BASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED OBSTRUCTIONS FROM ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FOOD PREP SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED AS HANDWASHING SINKS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH CELL PHONE PLACED ON CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CELL PHONE AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO AVOID POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IN-USE, DAMP WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP SURFACES AND IN WATER BUCKET WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES IN WATER WITH AN ADEQUATE SANTIIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (TO-GO BOXES) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE BOXES AND MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

OBSERVED FLOOR OF THE SUMP PUMP ACCESS CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN AREA (ABOVE OVENS AND DEEP FRYERS). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN VENTILATION OF ADEQUATE NUMBER AND CAPACITY AS WELL AS CLEANED AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST.

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (GYROS, CHICKEN, SALADS) WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL CHLORINE TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED A BROKEN FACUET AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE UPSTAIRS THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TRY STORAGE AREA, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTNING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION.

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FRONT PREP AREA COOLER AT CUSTOMER COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER: EGG ROLLS 51.9F AND CHICKEN WINGS 49.8.F. FOUND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: EGGS AT 53.1F AND HAM 52.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF A TOTAL OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FLOOR AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA HAS HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND WHERE THE FRYER WAS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. FRYER WAS REMOVED FROM AREA. WALL IN PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED (SEALED).

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-30-2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,RICE,PORK,STEAK,BURGERS,EYC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2528773 8/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.#41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.#45- MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #49-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS, UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.#49-MUST CLEAN DEBRSI BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND GRILL TABLES#51-.MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA, BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,HOLE IN WALL IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,MISSING ACCESS PANEL NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN 1ST FL. DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT WALL OUTLET COVER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP AT CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF SMALL BEER WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DINING AREA DOOR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.#56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS ALONG WITH END CAPS.#56- MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED 1- CUSTOMER AND 3-EMPLOYEES IN RESTAURANT NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS.OBSERVED 1- EMPLOYEE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH MASK UNDERNEATH CHINS AND THE OTHER 2- EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING THEM AT ALL. FACE MASK WERE PUT ON CORRECTLY AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED).(2ND COVID VIOLATION)