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OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS.

OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVED INOPERABLE STOPPERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FRONT TWO LIDS MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIDS ON OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS SHALL BE COVERED WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE LARGE FOOD EQUIPMENT.

5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AND STOPPER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT AND DRAINLINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR TILES.

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS INSIDE WATER HEATER CLOSET, PREP, STORAGE, DISHWASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND ICE BUILDUP IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE LARGE FOOD EQUIPEMENT.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA, LEAKING FAUCET AND STOPPER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED LEAKING CONDENSATION UNIT AND DRAINLINE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.

OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND FLOOR TILES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2620769 ON 7-17-25:10-OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; MEN'S ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.37-OBSERVED BIN OF FLOUR AND RICE WITHOUT LABEL IDENTIFYING BULK INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.47-OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COOLER IN BAR AREA AND SMALL COOLER IN FRONT OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.47- OBSERVED CONTAINMENT BARRIER INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE CRACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REMOVE.49-OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SMALL WARES IN REAR PREP AREA (BLENDERS, BLENDER CUPS). OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. 55-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WINDOWSILLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS; MEN'S ROOM, FRONT PREP AREA, BAR, REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BIN OF FLOUR AND RICE WITHOUT LABEL IDENTIFYING BULK INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

OBSERVED LOOSE GASKETS ON UPRIGHT COOLER IN BAR AREA AND SMALL COOLER IN FRONT OF GRILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CONTAINMENT BARRIER INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE CRACK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REMOVE.

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON SMALL WARES IN REAR PREP AREA (BLENDERS, BLENDER CUPS). OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WINDOWSILLS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AS WELL AS WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3-307.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES AND CLOTHES) STORED ON THE SAME WIRED SHELVING UNIT AS BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONINGS, HERBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE SPACE FOR SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT STORED KITCHENWARE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

4-602.13 NOTED ORANGE JUICER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.114 OBSERVED MICHELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.14 OBSERVED FANS LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES OF UNIT SET UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FLOATING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES... IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET, ON TOP OF CLOSED BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE EMPLOYEE ITEMS ARE STORED IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON SHELVES WHERE CLAY CUPS ARE STORED IN BAR, ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER STEAM TABLE IN AND ON LOWEST SHELVES OF GRILLS (2) IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES AND CLOTHES) STORED ON THE SAME WIRED SHELVING UNIT AS BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONINGS, HERBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE SPACE FOR SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT STORED KITCHENWARE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

NOTED ORANGE JUICER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MICHELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FANS LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES OF UNIT SET UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FLOATING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERTING.

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH CEVICHE, SALSAS 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 ICE MACHINE INTERNAL LID WITH BROWN MILKY SLIME/MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ICE AND CLEANED THE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.

OBSERVED COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65F WHILE STORING FISH CEVICHE AND VARIOUS HOUSE-MADE SALSAS. NOTED TEMPERATURE FO STORED TCS FOODS @ 40F AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOODS FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNIT TO WORK AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) STORED INSIDE A CARBOARD BOX AND BULK CONTAINER INSIDE A WALK-IN COOLER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH NO LABELS ATTACHED WITH ALL SPECIFIED IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED PER CODE, NAME, ADDRESS, CERTIFICATION NUMBER, DATES, HARVEST LOCATION, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TAG REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WHILE PREPARING SHRIMP DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED OR NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFCATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WOODEN DOOR WAY BETWEEN HALL AND REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CASHIER AREA, BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN'S WASHROOM AND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE LADIES' WASHROOM, AND ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, AROUND DOOR FRAMES AND STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH AND ON DRINK COOLER IN "BAR" PREP AREA, ON METAL SHELVING IN HOT PREP AREA, IN INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF COLD HOLD UNIT UNDER GRILL, IN CASHIER AREA, IN CRACKS OF WALL NEAR JUKEBOX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW.REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON TABLES AND TRASH CAN, ON AND AROUND TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE GASKETS OF COOLER UNITS, INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS (CEVICHE, OCTOPUS, SEAFOOD BLEND, SHRIMP SOUP, FISH, FISH SOUP) IN FRONT COLD UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (RANGE OF 55F-62F). PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 80LBS AT A COST OF $300. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HELD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW.REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES AND LARVAE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEVERAGE DISPENSER INTERIOR IN BAR AREA, BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON TABLES AND IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE), ON AND AROUND TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE GASKETS OF COOLER UNITS, INSIDE COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA, TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE AND MAINTAIN FOR COMPLIANCE.

OBSERVED WALL IN DOORWAY TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND PULLING FROM WALL. OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS AND SMALL HOLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS.OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE PREP AREAS WITH CRACKS AND SPACES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578339 DATED; 7/7/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #16 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST DRIPPING UNTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) WHITEAND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST DRIPPING UNTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) WHITEAND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL ABATEMENT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA, TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PEST.

OBSERVED WALLIN DOORWAY TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND PULLING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT RECEIVED HER CERTIFICATE IN THE ALLOWED TIME SINCE TAKING THE CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OBSERVED IN WASHROOMS OR AT HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

NO LABELS FOUND ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

OBSERVED THE DOOR (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE TWO DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND COOKING BURNERS TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN COOKING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

THE HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (RIGHT SIDE) IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2616276 DATED 4/23/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. 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 FAUCET LEAKING AT FOUR-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DRINK PREP AREA, AND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS.

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS BEING STROED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON N CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE FRONT BAR AND IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

NO THERMOMETER OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE SALSA PREP COOLER LOCATED BETWEEN THE BAR AND SERVICE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE BROILER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLES AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FISH, SLICED TOMATOES, MILK ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA OVERFLOWING , PREVENTING LIDS FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT TRASH IS PROPERLY CONTAINED,NOT OVERFLOWING AND THAT GARBAGE LIDS ARE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA.--- ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN TRAINING AND ALLERGEN AWARNESS CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.

OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLATING READY TO EAT TCS FOOD OPEN HALF-SHELL OYSTERS TO BE SERVED RAW TO CONSUMERS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT FOODS CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH BARE HANDS AND GLOVES OR OTHER MEANS MUST BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT SINK FOR HANDWASHING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO POST AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF SLIMY BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FISH IN SINK IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME ON LABEL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON CUTTING BOARD BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITATION SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT UTENSILS NOT IN USE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITARY MANNER.

OBSERVED SINGLE USE PLASTIC SILVERWARE IN CUSTOMER FREQUENTED AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN IN CONTROLLED AREA.

OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN BAR AREA AND KITCHEN AREA WITH BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PEELING AND HANGING GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR, AND 2-DOOR SLIDING COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PIPE UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, OBSERVED DUCT TAPE PLACED ON LEAKING AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE WITH PROPER MATERIALS.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE, DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM KITCHEN AREA FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2510519 DATED MAY 28, 2021:#47 OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND EXTREMELY DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#47 OBSERVED DUST ON FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. #56 OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULB UNDER HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESIVE GREASE, DIRT, SPILLS, ETC, ON WALLS, ON PIPES, ON OUTLETS, BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH STRAINERS AND USED SALSA CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

OBSERVED EXCESIVE GREASE, DIRT, SPILLS, ETC , ON WALLS, ON PIPES, ON OUTLETS, BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2616611 CONDUCTED ON 04/29/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS #10. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #39. OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (LIMES, ORANGES, SALSA AND TORTILLAS) IN BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX OF SHRIMP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNIT. #56. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB SHIELDING/COVERING OVER LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (LIMES, ORANGES, SALSA AND TORTILLAS) IN BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX OF SHRIMP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNIT.

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHIG AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY.

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSOR UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING MASSIVELY WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER COLLECTED WITH A BUSPAN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB SHIELDING/COVERING OVER LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2588756 ISSUED ON 01-29-2024. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY VOILATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS STORED IN BAG WITH NO DATE RECORED WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES OVERFLOWING BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/12/2022, REPORT #2562035. #58- UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT, REFINISH, OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND 3 POTS OF SEAFOOD SOUP ON TOP OF THE STOVE TOP AT 110F-113F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CEVICHE IN THE COOKS LINE AREA AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

OBSERVED 2 LIVE FLIES ON TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, 4 LIVE FLIES ON TO-GO CONTAINERS, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND 10 LIVE FLIES ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT, REFINISH, OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COLLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NOTED ALL EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SINKS, SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 3 GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.