Gio's Sports Bar

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INSIDE AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/7/2020, REPORT #2402139. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: 5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/28/2020, REPORT #2401749. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: 6-501.11-OBSERVED COVER MISSING ON VENT ABOVE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Inspector notes: 4-204.11-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/23/2020, REPORT #2374083. #10-OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE. #39-OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN. NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. #47-OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR AND OBSERVED DIRTY GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #51-OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53-MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. #55-OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (BURGERS). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK THAT IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES IN PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF COOKING FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVER MISSING ON VENT ABOVE PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT GREASE FROM DRIPPING ONTO FOOD AND EQUIPMENT.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CERTIFICATION ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN STORED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SALSA, BAKED RIBS)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BAR SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE (ICE MACHINE). OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD ON KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP-STORAGE TABLE WITH FOOD PLATES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD

Inspector notes: OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AND OBSERVED DIRTY AND RIPPED DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSTALLED ON HOSE USED FOR WASHING FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MAST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUEED.

Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU,PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS FOR ALL FOODS BEING SERVE RAW OR MEDIUM RARE ON SITE. ALSO ASTERISK ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT IS BEING SERVE MEDIUM RARE OR RARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST REEZERS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ALLL WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR LADIES WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE HOLES AND REPAIR THE WALLS BEHIND THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUSTE. OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ALSO,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.PROVIDE SAID SINK STOPPERS AND TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES AND RUST ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS BENEATH STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREAS.ALSO,NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO REVIEW ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ALSO,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN BASEMENT AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA ALSO,REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN BASEMENT COMING FROM BAR DRAIN LINES AND MISSING 3 ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO,VENTILATION INSIDE THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTYETD TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND PROVIDE SAID SINK STOPPERS AND TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.

Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST RELOCATE.

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE DAILY,

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND KEEP FLOOR DRY,

Inspector notes: DAMAGE WALL SURFACES, BROKEN PLASTER IN BASEMENT AREA, STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Inspector notes: IMPROPERLY STORING SOILED LINEN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LINEN STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PEST ISSUES,

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. instructed to detail clean covers.

Inspector notes: Outside garbage dumpster not maintained or rodent proofed. Observed 1 panel lid on garbage dumpster is broken and half of the lid is missing. Also, observed exterior of grease box with old encrusted waste grease. Instructed to replace broken lid to maintain garbage dumpster tight fitting and rodent proofed at all times. And detail clean exterior of grease box. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Inspector notes: Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace worn cutting boards.

Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. instructed to detail clean covers.

Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH PREP AREA EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR BOTH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING SANDWICHES, SALADS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR DENIS BALTAZAR, HOWEVER PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BUSINESS OWNER STATED, "THIS IS HIS DAY OFF, I CAN'T HAVE HIM HERE 7 DAYS A WEEK." INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: RAW/BARE WOOD SHELVES AT MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, AND SLICER.

Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREAS, BAR AREA, AND THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

Inspector notes: DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS. OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL GREASE TRAP, AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPES IN THE BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND SCOOPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: Drain board for the 3 compartment sink with peeling paint (above sink). Instructed to replace with slotted drain board/rack. No working 3 drain stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Must seal or paint the raw woods inisde the walk in cooler in the basement; inside the 3 door reach in cooler behind the bar; and on the shelvings of the dry storage shelve. Must provide lid for the ice bins behind the bar. Rusted bottom shelve of the prep table in the basement and ist floor kitchen. Must remove rust and maintain. Must remove aluminum foil on the prep table bottom shelve. Arrange prep area coolers/tables to allow easier access to exposed hand sink and to prevent splashing or dripping on surrounding prep surfaces.

Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the floor behind the bar,along the wall base all corner and maintain. Must remove all soda and milk crate being used as a pallet inside the walk in cooler in the basement. Provide regular pallet to store stocks.

Inspector notes: Must clean in detail the vent cover inside the womens washroom (with heavy dust build up). Accumulated grease in filters/hood above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain same.

Inspector notes: Must re adjust the self closing device of the womens washroom door not closing all the way.

Inspector notes: Must increase the water pressure of the exposed hand sink. Must install a back flow preventive device on the water line of the ice maker and on the hose bibbs in the basement. Sighted electric slicer and manual wall-mounted slicer in basement. Must install exposed hand sink in basement prep area or remove all food prep equipment from area.

Inspector notes: Ice scoop must be stored in a separate container to prevent possible contamination (not on top of the ice and top of the ice maker).

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HELD AND PREPARED, CHEESE, HUMMUS ETC. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATES POSTED.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE 2 KNIFE RACKS. 1 FOR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND 1 FOR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE 2 COLD PLATES BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT ICE CONTACT WITH TUBING. PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CONNECTING PIPES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INSIDE AND OUT, BEHIND AND UNDER, SINKS ETC THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR, ALONG BAR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN 4 DEAD ROACHES FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND BY SODA STATION.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS. PAINT RAW WOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR. SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT UNPAINTED DRYWALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL NEAR FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE.