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Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIM DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: SEASONINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Inspector notes: THE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED/SEALED TO PREVENT ANY INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.

Inspector notes: ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE PRESENT INSIDE STAND-UP FREEZER NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE IN STAND-UP FREEZER.

Inspector notes: THE WASTE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDING NOT PROVIDED IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITES DO NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 NO HAIR RESTRAINT PROVIDED BY MALE EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT.

Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

Inspector notes: 4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON-SITE ON TOP OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS. CLEAN AND MAINTAINS

Inspector notes: 6-202.11 REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inspector notes: #60)8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268742 DATED 2/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 9-9-2020,REPORT#2386991 IN PUBLIC VIEW.NEW INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSSUED

Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-9-2021,REPORT#2386991 #41)3-304.14 INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AS SPECIFIED ON THE HEALTH CODE. #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS #55)6-201.13 NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT PROVIDED BY MALE EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT.

Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE

Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Inspector notes: NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

Inspector notes: REMOVE BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS.CLEAN AND MAINTAINS

Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268742 DATED 2/28/2019 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090

Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Inspector notes: 4-202.16 NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Inspector notes: NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE BOTH HOT AND COLD FAUCETS OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AS SPECIFIED ON THE HEALTH CODE.

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON FLOOR ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING AND ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT BEING USED TO MAKE HOMEMADE HONEY WINE AND COOL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN ICE BATHS. HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BASEMENT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. HAND SINK MUST BE USED STRICTLY FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS INCLUDING PURSE AND CELL PHONE. MUST KEEP ALL PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD MOUNT OF WALL ONION SLICER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOKING LINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SNAITIZED SO THAT DARK GROOVES ARE REMOVED.

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE MAKER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS ABOVE MAIN COOKING AREA WITH BURNT OUT BULBS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT IN HONEY WINE MAKING ROOM NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT PREP TABLE TO BE IMPROPER:- VEGETABLE (SPINACH)82.9F, BEAN SAUCE 96.5F, SHIRO SAUCE 47.8F/46.4F, YATKILT WOT SAUCE 56.4F, GROUND CHICKEN 83.3F AND GOUND BEEF 76.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKS ON THE STAIR WAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO TOP PREPARED FOODS WITH READY TO EAT GARNISH OF CHOPPED GREEN ONION, THEN BEING SERVED. ALSO OBSERVED SERVER PREPARING LEFTOVER FOOD CONTAINERS USING PLASTIC GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS BEFORE THE GLOVE USE. REVIEWED THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES, TO WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED INCLUDING BULK BATTER FOR BREAD.

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM EXHAUST HOOD ON THE COOKS LINE. FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUST ON DOOR OPENING OF THE ICE MACHINE, MUST REMOVE.

Inspector notes: REMOVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BLACK/BROWN GRIMES FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.

Inspector notes: GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT MENTIONED AREA.GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER BAR AND IN BASEMENT UNDER ONION AND BEET STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA:BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALLS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAIR CASE(GOING TO BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON BOTH NOZZLES OF THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REMOVE TAPE. SLOW DRAINING AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND IN WINE ROOM. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IE: LINENS, ETC. MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Inspector notes: REMOVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BLACK/BROWN GRIMES FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.

Inspector notes: GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT MENTIONED AREA.GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA:BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALLS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAIR CASE(GOING TO BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Inspector notes: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER BOTTOM AND UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751271 DATED 4/01/16. # 32- DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS ETC,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE FOODS DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT , AND THRU-OUT THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON BOTH VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EVERY STEP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT (WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT) AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXTRA BIG POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT OR DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BIG POTS AND PANS,REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES THAT FITS THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER SINK. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED AROUND THE RIM OF (ONE OUT OF TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT),AND LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID AND REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) CHEST FREEZER WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND RUBBER GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; THERE IS A SELF CLOSING LATCH BUT THE DOOR IS GETTING CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR AND PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO TRIM DOWN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR SO IT DOES NOT GET CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR BEFORE CLOSING.

Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILDUP ON ALL SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, BACK WALL, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE OLD VEGETABLES AND FOOD DEBRIS- MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED DICED ONION STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.F.NO TEMPERATURE ON COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.PRESENTLY WALK-IN COOLER HAS AIR TEMP OF 38.6F .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 50 VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: UNABLE TO CLEAN RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 47.1 F AND 50 F- BEEF, LAMB AND CHICKEN, HOWEVER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR WALK IN COOLER IS 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 38 LBS, VALUED AT $200.00.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTIALATION HOOD/FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES, EQUIPMENT, ETC). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Inspector notes: CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS ANA CORNERS,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THE FAUCET NECK AT SAID SINK.

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GOMET(CHOPPED COLLARD GREENS SAUTED WITH ONIONS, GARLIC ETC) AT TEMP OF 60F TO 70.6F; KAY SEERENA CARROT TIBS(COOKED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH COOKED ONIONS AND GARLIC)AT TEMP OF 73.4 TO 77.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED ON 4-10-12.COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 93, VALUE 350.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77792-16

Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH JUICE BOXES WITH POP GUN ATTACHED UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AND TWO RED TANKS(CARBON DIOXIDE) THAT ARE USED FOR POP DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO RE LOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED, TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77793-17

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-7-2011 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. WE OBSERVED(MANAGERS AND I)FRAMED SUMMARY REPORT LOCATED BEHIND THE SCREEN OF THE CASHIER.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) HOOOO77794-18

Inspector notes: CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS ANA CORNERS,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THE FAUCET NECK AT SAID SINK.

Inspector notes: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE FOUND A RED MARLBORO EMPTY BOX IN SIDE THE LADIES CHANGE ROOM UNDER THE HANGING CLEAN UNIFORMS.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.SECOND OFFENSE(FIST OFFENSE 9-26-2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 HOOOO77792-16

Inspector notes: POSTING OF THE SIGNS.NEED TO PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGN,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.SECOND OFFENSE.(FIRST OFFENSE 9-26,2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-020(a) HOOOO77793-17

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CRTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS(HUMMUS,COOKED VEGETABLE CHICKEN,ETC).A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012 H000074481-17

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE POT STORED ON TOP ONE BURNER STOVE,INSIDE A 50 POUND OF SLICED AND COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 80.7F,PER MANAGER ON DUTY FOOD WAS COOKED ON 9-25,AND LEFT OUT INSIDE THE PAN TO COOL ALL NIGHT AND DAY.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 50, VALUE 24.INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS,ALSO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.CRTICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H0000 74245-15

Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE.TURNED OFF UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND KEEP INVOICE FOR A RECORD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS READY TO BE REINSPECTED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074245-15

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN BROKEN, NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN PIPE(MANAGER STATED THAT HE HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PLUMBER ON THURSDAY 9-28-11);ALSO FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND BOXES WAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK, ALSO NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/ OR ANY OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDEAT THAT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER A SOON AS POSSIBLE, MEAN TIME INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEHIND THE BAR(AFTER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED)OR THE WASROOMS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. IMPROPER OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN FRONT OF THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH THRASH IN IT UNCOVERED,EMPTY BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH GARBAGE STORED ON FLOOR,DIRTY BROOMS AND MOPS BEHIND THE REAR OUTSIDE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS TIGHT FITTED, NO GARBAGE SHOULD BE STORED ON FLOOR TO PREVENTE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074246-16

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-28-11,REPORT #525310: #30-NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGEINSTRUCTED MGMT TO #32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP SINK/REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE,TOP OF GREASE TRAP OR PAINT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./MISSING DRAIN LINE ON SODA DISPINSER BEHIND BARINSTRUCTED MGMT TO INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA/REMOVE ALL TO LARGE POTS UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE IN 3COMP. SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE #33-SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, FREEZER,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING. #36-NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA IN REAR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT OF 3COMP. SINK #38-HOT & COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3COMP. SINK BEHIND BAR,HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK & PIPES UNDER 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000074247-17

Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 18 CIGARETTE BUTTS WITH AN EMPTY MARLBORO BOX ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE UNDER THE ELECTRICAL METER IN BASEMENT NEAR BY AN ICE MACHINE,FREEZERS,FOOD STORAGE ARE LOCATE IN BASEMENT(OPENED AREA),ALSO A CIGARETTE BUTT WAS OBSERVED IN LOCKED LIQUOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.NEED TO PROVIDE NO"NO SMOKING" SIGN.FIRST OFFENSE. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 H000074247-17

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA/REMOVE ALL TO LARGE POTS UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE IN 3COMP. SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP SINK/REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE,TOP OF GREASE TRAP OR PAINT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./MISSING DRAIN LINE ON SODA DISPINSER BEHIND BAR.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, FREEZER,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER AROUND STOCK NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON 1ST FLOOR & BASEMENT/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER STOCK AND REAR AREA/1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,MISSING CEILING TILE & HOLE IN CEILING./REPAIR HOLE IN CIELING IN MEN RESTROOM.

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA IN REAR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT OF 3COMP. SINK

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.//NEED SELF CLOSING DOOR ON MEN & WOMEN RESTROOM

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.//HOT & COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3COMP. SINK BEHIND BAR,HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK & PIPES UNDER 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER.

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//INSTRUCTED MGMT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES FROM BASEMENT AREA.