Savanna Restaurant

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LIQUID EGGS AT 46.8F, WHOLE SHELLED EGGS AT 51.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 48.6, SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.8F AND RICE AT 45.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IN REAR PREP TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 55.3F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED, REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP MANUAL COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER BLADE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE BLADE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVLY LEAKING FROM FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS AND HALL AND STAIRS LEADING TO REAR PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE BRICKS CRUMBLING (SPALLING) ONTO EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

6-501.114// OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NOTED STACKS OF ITEMS SOUTH OF STAIRWAY FROM KITCHEN, LADDERS, WOOD AND PIPES IN GANGWAY, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNICE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR GROUND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STORING FOOD THEY WERE CONSUMING ON DISH DRYINGRACK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY CONSUME MEALS IN DESIGNATED AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT.

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE, IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOKSLINE COOLER: LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 48 F, SLICED TOMATOES 57.4 F, LEAFY GREENS 46 F, SLICED CUCUMBER 53.2 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS VALUED AT $14 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED RED PEPPERS DATED 4-03-25, POACHED EGGS DATED 5/08-5/14, STRAWBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, BLUEBERRY COMP 4/9-4/16, SWEET CREAM 4/7-4/14, GIARDINIERA PEPPERS 7-22-24, SRIRACHA AIOLI 11/29-12/10, CHIMICHCHURRI 2/27-3/6, LLOPINGUNO (POTATO) 3/28-4/3, COOKED BACON 4/8-4/15) IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED DISCARD ON DESIGNATED DATE. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS VALUED AT $150 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSING WHOLE PINEAPPLE AT COOKSLINE HANDWASH SINK.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE COOLERS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDIND AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN COMPARTMENT UNDERNEATH FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED LEAK FROM DRAINPIPE OF COOKSLINE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

NOTED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING UP PART OF CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. NOTED STACKS OF ITEMS SOUTH OF STAIRWAY FROM KITCHEN, LADDERS, WOOD AND PIPES IN GANGWAY, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN FURNICE ROOM NEAR BASEMENT OFFICES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS AND MAINTAIN CLEAR GROUND AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER, FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

OBSERVED SOME HANDWASH SINKS WITHOUT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.

MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE URINAL HANDLE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/MILDEW BUILD UP ON DISHWASH MACHINE ROOM WALLS AND MOP SINK AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT SERVING/COFFEE STATION. ICE IS SCOOPED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK, SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM BY THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSIDE THE SINK WAS STORED A GREEN BUCKET FILLED WITH WATER, SOAP AND METAL SCRUBBIES. HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

MINERAL SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERIOR OF ICE BIN PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

TCS FOOD WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: BOILED AND SHELLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 47F TO 51.3F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 48F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50F;MARINATE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED SLICED SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 54.3F; DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 54.6F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.3F; SCREMBLED EGGS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; FRESH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48F TO 50.2F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48.6F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 57F.MENTIONED FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE TWO DIFFERENT PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE IN THE KITCHEN. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. POUNDS 22 ,VALUE 36. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

WE OBSERVED TWO PREP COOLERS WITH AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 52.6F. ONE COOLER TOP PART OF COOLER HAD ICE WITH TCS FOOD IN CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT AT TRAYLINE:EGGS,CHEESE,HAM SAUSAGE ETC. UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION",DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN BOTH PREP AREA,MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK

CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-2-22,REPORT#2561575 #39) 3-307.11: NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. #43) 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT BOTH KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER BY THE OFFICE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED LOOSE/MISSING COVING ON WALLS AT THE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED A HOLE AND UNFINISH CEMENTING AROUNG THE GAS PIPE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED DIRT, DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS ON KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATIO AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS ON THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS ON THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REAPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPES IN REAR FURNANCE AREA ALSO OBSERVED A BIG OPENING INTO WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS, WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, PREP SHELVES AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) GREASE BOX IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO REAR DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, PREP SHELVES AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) GREASE BOX IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE IN THE COOKING AREA AND WALL BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BAR.

6-202.15--OBSERVED THE REAR WEST SIDE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

4-201.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

4-602.13-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.13--OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE IS IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED (COS).

OBSERVED THE REAR WEST SIDE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO DEATIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:24 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 55.2F TO 55.7F;COOKED GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 51.1F;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F;SHREEDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.3F.PULLED MEAT AT TEMP OF 47.3F;PICO DE GALLO; COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 47.1F;SHREEDED CHEDDAR CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.7F. LIQUID EGGS(4-16oz CARTONS AT TEMP OF 51.7F.SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 49.6F.COOKED DICED SWEET AND REGULAR POTATOES AT TEMP OF 53.8F. DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.1F; COOKED SAUSAGE AT TEMP 47.8F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS IN THREE DIFFERENT UNITS:PREP COOLER, TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND DRAWER UNIT UNDER THE GRILL.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 18,VALUE 316. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

WE OBSERVED THREE COOLER UNIT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMP:TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49F TO 53.1F; PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AQT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 51F,DRAWER COOLER UNIT AT TEMP OF 60F. ALL COOLER TAGGED"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.COLD UNITS MUST MAINATIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER THERMOMETER WAS USED ALSO TO CHECK AIR TEMP TEMPERATURE. OTHER COOLER UNITS ON SITE PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SEE VIOLATION #60 (4-501.11 AND 4-101-19)

HANDLES AT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, MUST TURN AND TURN HANDLE BEFORE HOT/COLD WATER IS PROVIDED. REPAIR ISSUE

FEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-8-2023; REPORT #2581382 #16)4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47)4-501.11: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER DRAWERS AT THE MAIN COOKLINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER DRAWERS AT THE MAIN COOKLINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAINS.

OBSERVED SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD ITEMS WHEN NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AD MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELF IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.