RAMEN-SAN

OBSERVED DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN DUMPSTER AREA FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND BEEF RANGING FROM 54.7F-58.6F, BIERRA RANGING FROM 48.3F-53.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $290.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP/ OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS IN DISH UNDER 1 COMP/ SPRAYER SINK AND AROUND PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, WALLK-IN COOLERS AND WALK-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP, DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED BY GARBAGE BIN AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINK NEEDS TO BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TCS FOODS 2# WHITE RICE, RAINGING FROM 101.6F TO 113.6 IN HOT HOLD IN REAR PREP. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD WITH VALUE OF $7.00. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IN USE HANDSINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING/PREP AREA @ IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WATER @ 63.4F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR TO AT LEAST 100.0F THROUGH THE MIXING VALVE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED SEAWEED @ 109.3F, 5LBS OF COOKED CORN @ 111.2F, 5 LBS COOKED BAMBOO SHOOTS @93.4F. 15 LBS COOKED STEAK @78.1F IN PREP AREA, 15 LBS COOKED PORK @111.0F. SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA AS WELL AS PREP AREA OF TALL BOY TACO. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES ON PREP TABLE @ 76.2F,20 LBS OF MISO PASTE LOCATED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT OF PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 51.0F-62.5F, 20 LBS OF COOKED RICE LOCATED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER @ 80. F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD FOOD @ 41. OF OR BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

OBSERVED CONTAINERS USED TO STORE WORKING SPICES, HERBS, ETC WITHOUT LABELS IN TALL BOY PREP AS WELL AS RAMEN SAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN ITEMS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH LONG BEARD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN RAMEN SAN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MANY BROKEN WALL TILES IN WAREWASHING AREA ALONG SIDE OF SAID MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL TILES WHERE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT PROHIBIT PEST HARBORAGE.

Observed employee sampling food in prep kitchen, instructed to allow food handler eat in kitchen.

No hand wash signs in employees toilet rooms, instructed to post.

Spray bottle not labeled in main kitchen, instructed to label.

Food handler not wearing hair restrain, instructed to wear.

Using disposable plastic containers as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

DAMAGED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SOME AREAS IN THE UPPER ICE SHOOT AREA OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE.

EXTERIOR FAN FILTER AND DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED THE WHEELS OF THE COOKS LINE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FLOOR BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DINING ROOM BAR DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.-----EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE STREET SCOOTERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

OBSERVED NUMEROUS INVALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UP TO DATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AND ON EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WINE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER COOKED EGGS AT 57.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.4F, KIM CHEE AT 44.9F, MISO AT 57F, BOILED EGGS AT 60F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MENU ITEM SUCH AS UNDER COOKED "MOULTON EGG" NOT REMINDED ON THE MENU TO SEE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. MANAGER CORRECTED AND PRINTED NEW MENUS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOKS LINE COOLER NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.4F WITH FOOD SUCH AS RECENTLY BOILED EGGS AT 60F. COOLER WAS COMPLETELY EMPTIED OF STILL WARM/HOT PREPARED FOODS AND LOWERED TO A TEMPERATURE OF 37.9F AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF PREPARED FOODS BEFORE STORING IN COLD HOLDING COOKS LINE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN THE CLEAN STORED POT/PANS/FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE BASEMENT UTILITY SERVICE SINK OR REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE SINK AREA.

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.

METAL SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLERS WITH PEELING PLASTIC. MUST REMOVE.

ALL RAW WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH BASEMENT MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS MUST BE SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW HIRE EMPLOYEE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR AL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO RECORDS KEPT ON SITE FOR VACUUM PACKAGING. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED MISO SALMON VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $20. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS FOR VACUUM PACKAGING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AS REQUIRED BY APPROVED VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) HELD INSIDE OF THE 2-DRAWER COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN MAIN PREP LINE AREA.OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 44.6F-46.8F,STEAK AT 47.1F AND SALMON AT 48.9F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS ALONG THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOKLINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE ACCURATE,WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COOLERS.

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINERS WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE ON SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES NEAR THE BACK LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(RICE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $10 WEIGHING 8LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON RAMEN-SAN MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, CCOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCCOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 144F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE FOR A SINGLE TANK, CONVEYOR, DUAL TEMPERATURE MACHINE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 160F. CORRECTED ON SITE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION IN HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 162F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAINPIPE AND STOPPER(WASH COMPARTMENTS) OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN DISHWASHING AREAS OF BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREAS. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN RAMEN-SAN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN RAMEN-SAN SOUTHSIDE ALL GENDER WASHROOM.

OBSERVED TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.

3-304.14: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

4-901.11: CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

4-602.13: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON COOKLINE EQUIPMENT AND CASTER WHEELS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON CEILING VENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ABOVE COOKLINE ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6-201.13: OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT ON FLOOR TILES LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING, FOOD EMPLOYEE SWITCHED FROM PREPARING RAW CHICKEN WINGS TO READY-TO-EAT CHICKEN WINGS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND CHANGING GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD EMPLOYEE MUST PRACTIVE GOOD HYGIENE BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS WHEN CHANGING TASKS. DISCUSSED PROPER HAND WASHING WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGERS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USED BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT COOKED CHICKEN. FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS/TONGS, DISPENSING EQUIPMENT OR SINGLE USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. DISCUSSED IMPORTANCE OF WEARING GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

INTERIOR OF THE COOKLINE MICROWAVE IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 6 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP-LINE DRAWER ACROSS THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE; OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT PUMP ROOM, OBSERVED 8 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE RAMEN-SAN BAR. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE LIVE ROACHES, CLEAN UP RAT DROPPINGS, AND MINIMIZE SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS USING PROPER PEST CONTROL PROCESSES AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

LINENS ARE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH BUNS IN WARMER UNIT. LIENS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH FOODS.

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND PREP-SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVES HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.

OBSERVED CRATES USED AS STORAGE AND ELEVATION SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SOMETHING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AROUND AND UNDERNEATH CONTAINERS, DURABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT.

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON COOKLINE EQUIPMENT AND CASTER WHEELS LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMILATION ON CEILING VENT LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ABOVE COOKLINE ON FIRST FLOOR. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DAMAGED GROUT ON FLOOR TILES LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR COOKLINE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL INSIDE OF THE PUMP ROOM, FACILITY MUST SEAL HOLES AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES DO NOT HARBOR ANY PEST ACTIVITY. PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 7/7/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #2560440. #10) 5-202.12 Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install. #47) Damaged door gaskets for cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.

damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.

No hand soap provided to employees toilet room hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-30(C)

No paper towels provided at employees toilet room hand wash sink. Instructed to provide, Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Missing a splash guard at both sides of the main kitchen prep line at 1st floor hand wash sink. instructed to install.

found TCS food held at improper temperature in a a double door cooler. 4 lbs of cooked sausage at 52.3f, a gallon of milk at 54.3f, 6lbs of cooked vegetables (buk choy) at 53.5f and 2 quarts of liquid eggs at 58.4f. instructed to keep all cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $175.

Found double door cooler air temp at 54.4f, cooler is used for said food items storage. Instructed to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged, Not allowed to use. Must contact the office of CDPH when repaired for tag removal request.

damaged door gaskets for double door cooler at main kitchen. instructed to replace.

FOUND HEAVY LIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

FOUND FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN COOKS LINE. MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMPSINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

OBSERVED SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT KITCHEN PREP HANDSINK (60F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. EMPLOYEE REPAIRED SINK DURING INSPECTION 101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DUMPSINK AT BAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR THE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). SEE ABOVE.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR OUTDOOR STRAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED HAND SINK DIRECTLY NEXT TO DUMP SINK AT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE). MUST REPAIR.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL TANK CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.