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Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE CEILING DRYWALL ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY FEMALE DISH WASHER PLACING DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF DISH MACHINE THEN REMOVED CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS SEVERAL TIMES AFTER BEING TOLD.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED TONGS HANGING FROM FAUCET AND A LARGE STRAINER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,1-EYE STOVE.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE SUMP PUMPS,WALL TRIM AT EXTERIOR COUNTER IN 1ST FL. PREP WALK WAY,DAMAGED LOWER WALL TILE IN BAR AREA NEAR COFFEE STAND,DAMAGED FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.

Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND UPPER WALL IN DISH MACHINE AREA.

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: Observed clean plates and bowls stored on a shelf above the hot holding line near the hallway. Instructed facility to invert bowls or store in a manner to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the bottom edge of the wall under the dish machine in the basement. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the utility closets throughout the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the first floor prep line with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels and to maintain.

Inspector notes: Observed the outside recycling dumpsters and the trash dumpsters to have lids propped open due to overflowing trash. Instructed facility to correct and maintain all lids closed and tight fitting. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: Observed clean plates and bowls stored on a shelf above the hot holding line near the hallway. Instructed facility to invert bowls or store in a manner to prevent possible contamination and to maintain.

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain coving along the bottom edge of the wall under the dish machine in the basement. Observed dirt and debris on the floors of the utility closets throughout the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install an exposed hand sink at the first floor prep line with hot and cold running water and soap and paper towels and to maintain.

Inspector notes: SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.4F AND 53.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SEITAN(CHICKEN IMITATION 5#) 68.8F, SEITAN (MADE OF WHEAT AND GLUTEN,)58.5F APPROX 20#, MUSHROOM 68.1F, TOFU 47.6F APPROX 15#, RADISH SPROUTS .5# 53.3F/47.3F (WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER),PASTA 48.2F, SEITAN(PORK IMITATION) 50.8F, RICE 51.1F,TOFU 46.1F,MASHED POTATOES 46.5F, BEEF IMITATION 48.3F, LIQUID EGGS 54.6F, GUACAMOLE 47.2F, PICO DE GALLO 46.8F 8#, SLOPPY JOE 46.3F 12#, MASHED POTATOES46.6F (APPROX 20#) FOLLOWING ITEMS IN COVERED CONTAINERS ON PREP TABLE WITHOUT PROPER COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED: SLOPPY JOE 80.4F 12#, PAR COOKED POTATOES 76.9F, 20#, LEAFY GREENS 70.7F, 2#. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED 500 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $587.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP PREPARING AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES...ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND TO WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 25 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISH WASHER, LARGE HOLE ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED STAINED AND DIRTY CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

Inspector notes: NOTED WALL BY THE DEEP FRYER OF THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS DUE TO FIRE. ALSO NOTED HOLE ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPAIR WALL WITH FIRE.

Inspector notes: NOTED DUSTY VENTS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS RESTING ON BOTTOM OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE INVERTED OR RAISED OFF THE GROUND TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AT COUNTER TOP ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER BOARD WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ABOVE STEAM TABLE (COOKING LINE).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA (1ST FLOOR).

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING BAR.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION.

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS STORED ON SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING BAR

Inspector notes: THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Inspector notes: THE WALLS/CEILING SECTIONS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST FLOOR WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND AT CEILING NEAR THE BAR AREA.

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS BENEATH THE HOOD MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTING.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE STATION.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER BY FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, NOT BEING MAINTAIN AT PROPER TEMP, COOLER READING 49.1'F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F, AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL READING 40'F AND BELOW CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, SUCH AS VEGAN FRENCH TOAST MIX, CABBAGE SLAW, GUACAMOLE, QUESO FRESCO, SOUR CREAM RANCH DRESSING, REMOULADE, ALL ITEMS READING BETWEEN 48-51'F, PRODUCTS DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $80.00, AND 15 POUNDS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/RESEAL CHIPPING WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST ALSO REPLACE POP TUBING BEHIND BAR AREA AT FLOOR THATS NOT CLEAN

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, THATS STAINED AND PITTED, MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRES DETAILED CLEANING ESPECIALLY, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRI ON WALL OF FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS/DISHMACHINE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE STANDING WATER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK SAME AREA,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS SAME AREA,RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR ACROSS BOTTOM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILING THRU-OUGHT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES SAME 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.FOUND LIGHT BULB OVER DISHMACHINE NOT SHIELDED,CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE STAINS,DEBRIS.

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.CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,PROVIDE MISSING BAR GUN LINE SUCH THAT IT LEADS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR.

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.THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.