Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed dust debris on floor throughout from recent construction of facility. Instructed to clean and remove dust debris and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the high temperature dishwashing machine malfunctioning (not-in-use) at this time.the high temperature dishmachine must be properly operating and maintained at 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine is tagged "held for inspection" instructed not to use until repaired (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of (tcs foods) inside of the kitchen walk-in-cooler.observed pork chorizos at 54.6f and eggs at 53.1f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 30#'s of food worth $300.00.instructed management to monitor and maintain all cold (tcs foods) at 41f or colder at all times.priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Found incomplete consumer advisory disclosure statements written on the menus. 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. (***see comments).

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the kitchen walk-in cooler.instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit to test sanitizer concentration at the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink.instructed to provide and a chemical sanitizing test kit on the premises and maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in toilet room. Instd to provide 100f-120f and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

No sanitizer on site. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all time. Priority violation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook of proof of service on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Exposed water lines noted above prep area in basement instd to provide a proper ceiling that is smooth, even and easily cleanable and not exposed to water and sewer lines for possible contamination. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

No licensed commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instd to provide with tight fitting lids and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 20lbs of sliced italian beef valued at $150 at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tfrcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of Chicago food certificate when tcs foods are prepared and served (pork, chicken, steamed buns etc). Instructed managerment to have a ciy of Chicago food service manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted rear exit door not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Noted food containers stored on floor inside the walk-in cooler/freezer. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers and rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to clean and maintain floors especially along wall base at the rear, underneath the meat cooking oven with dirt and grime. Must also repair gracks on floor and coving of the same.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no barrier to prevent customers from entering into front food prep area. Instructed to install barrier to protect front food prep area from contamination by public. Priority foundation violation.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in middle prep area installed above one compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate food, utensils or equipment in one compartment sink in middle prep area.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed to provide documentation of employees responsibilty to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site as required; must provide and maintain. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit to use in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found rodent activity on premises. Mouse droppings found on floor in washroom, at the bottom of the hot water tank and inside of the fryer on site. Instructed to clean all areas. Priorty foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean interior and interior bottom of the fryer. Clean shelves inside of the three door cooler.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Toilet room door in prep area not self closing; instructed to install a self closing device on the door.

All food employees have food handler training

Instructed that all food handlers must obtain the required food handler training.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed chicken sandwiches and chicken nuggets at 110-114f at the packaged hot food display unit. Management instructed to maintain all hot tcs foods above 135f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed ceviche at 55f and caesar salad at 51f at the self-serve salad bar cooler. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. See violation #21 above for citation.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approx. 25 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling and equipment in the bakery prep area, behind the meat display coolers and in the juicing prep area next to the produce aisles. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Replace the torn door gasket inside of the 2-door prep cooler underneath the meat counter prep table.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed heavily scored and stained cutting boards in the meat cutting area behind the display coolers. Management instructed to replace or resurface the stained cutting boards.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed chipped paint on the shelves of the deli island prep cooler used to store deli salads and cheeses. Management instructed to scrape the chipped paint and repaint the shelves.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repair the leaking condensate drain line in the meat display cooler.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the dust on the walls and ceiling tiles in the deli prep and produce prep areas. Clean the ceiling tiles with food splatter in the deli dry storage room. Clean the floor with debris and litter in the large walk-in freezer in the warehouse area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Repair the frp sections of the meat cutting room and meat walk-in cooler where they are loose and separating from the wall. Management instructed to replace frp board behind the 3-compartment sink where heavily stained and seal all sections of the wall so there are no openings.

Proper cold holding temperatures

3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed cold tcs food (raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork, sausage, cheese, eggs) stored in walk-in cooler at improper temperature (52.5f-55.9f) instructed manager to discard approximately 100 lbs and $300 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 observed damaged door gasket at bottom of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 observed leaking drainpipe under hand-washing sink in front prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink faucets 1st & 2nd floor toilet rooms not properly maintain with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed facility without chemical sanitizers needed to sanitizer equipment and utensils. Must provide chemical sanitizers and be available for use during all hours of operation. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed walk-in cooler #1 at 52f, #2 at 42f and walk-in freezer at 69f at improper cold holding temperatures facility still in process of installing systems. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued. Priority violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, hot dogs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed Illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). No citation issued

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed menu with no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder notice for made to order burgers. Instructed maanger to provide consumer advisory reminder and disclosure. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed incomplete pest control log book on site. Pest control logbook does not have Illinois department of public health license number or certificate. Instructed manager to provide certificate.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2-door prep cooler. Observed milk at 47f, eggs at 47f, yogurt at 51f, cheese at 44f, and curry at 44f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Must label all foods outside of their original container.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 5 live cockroaches in the food prep area on top of the food prep table and inside of the oven. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed plastic grocery bags used to store frozen meats inside of the freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the exterior of the grease trap, food prep tables, interior of oven and sides of stove, interior of the microwave, wire storage shelves above the 3-compartment sink, interior of all prep coolers and freezers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the floor and wall throughout the food prep area especially under equipment and around the 3-compartment sink.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: fried egg at 44.6f and sliced tomato 46.8f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 5 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Personal cleanliness

Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed cup rinser in front prep out of order instructed to repair and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed holes in hvac room/ closet. Instructed to repair, and seal hole and maintain.

Allergen training as required

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Informed pic that a certified manager with an original current city of Chicago certificate and holder must be on premises at all times when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being handled/prepared and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. No citation issued.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed southeast handsink not maintained with hot water. Hot water does not work independently of hose attached to and controlled by the hot water valve underneath sink. Instructed person in charge to remove hose and restore hot water at hand washing sink. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed no consumer advisory on menu presented for all animal food products that can be ordered undercooked (ex: chopped steak sandwich and burgers). Facility has use of electronic, instructed to provide consumer advisory on all menus (print and electronic). (refer to provided cdph consumer advisory guide) priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted a 6 inch wide, half inch gap at the bottom center of rear exit door. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at all doors.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed rusted bottom shelf of prep table in center of prep area and rusted floors in walk-in cooler. Instructed to restore surfaces to be smooth and easily cleanable by sanding, painting and sealing or replace and maintain.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

Allergen training as required

Observed no proof of allergen training for all city of Chicago certified food managers. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of the 2-door prep cooler, refrigerator and walk-in cooler. Observed tofu at 47f, pot stickers at 61f, shrimp at 46f, chicken at 44f, pork at 45f, squid at 45f, and egg rolls at 53f. Management instructed to maintain all cold tcs foods below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of pest activity in the dishwashing area, storage areas on the 1st floor and basement. Observed approx. 100 rat droppings in the following areas: 8 droppings beneath the dishwashing machine, 2 droppings in the carpeted dry storage room next to the west dining room, and 90 droppings on the floor of the basement beneath the staircase, around the old hot water heater, in the empty storage room and on and around the grease trap. Also observed approx. 100 mouse droppings on the floor, tables and storage shelves in the rear dry storage room. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings throughout the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean the exterior of the grease trap.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violations from report #2617166 on 5/8/25 not corrected: 55 - missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in various areas throughout the establishment. Must replace. Broken and missing floor tiles on the cooks line. Must replace/repair. Floors under the cooks line woks with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain. 58 - no proof of allergen training or certificate for the above certified food manager. Must provide for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs food are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds of chorizo and 5 pounds of cheese ($25) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed live roach activity on site. Instructed manager to eliminate all pest activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed roach carcass on shelf above kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed dish machine with a final chlorine sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm. Sanitizer bottle hooked up to dish machine found empty while dish machine was in active use. Instructed manager to ensure dish machine provides a minimum final chlorine sanitizer concentration of 50 ppm. Employee replaced sanitizer bottle. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 45-48 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 20 pounds of chicken, 10 pounds corned beef, and 5 pounds oatmeal ($100) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 3 live roaches in dish area of facility. Instructed maanger to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed bar 3 compartment sink unable to drain. Standing water was inside sink along with ice dumped into sink. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Technician arrived on site and repaired 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soil and debris build up on floor throughout facility. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found 60 lbs of milk/ dairy coffee creamer held at 54.4f in walk-in cooler, instructed to hold cold tcs foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $60.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site upon arrival. Instructed manager to ensure a certified food manager is on site at all times. Manager arrived on site approximately 20 minutes after inspection began. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the only hand washing sink which services kitchen and toilet room with no paper towels stocked. Instructed manager to ensure paper towels are stocked in said hand washing sink at all times. Engineer stocked hand washing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 49-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds of cheese, 8 pounds of turkey and 40 pounds of yogurt ( $200) priority violation 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to follow written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed improper minimum water temperatures ranging between 73.8-75.2f at handwashing sinks in facility, observed improper minimum water temperatures at handwashing sinks in boy's, girls and all gender staff washrooms on second and third floor on northside of building.. Instructed a handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels in all gender staff washrooms on north and south sides of third floor. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be provided at handwashing sinks at al times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 52.3-54.9f. Observed cold tcs foods, chicken(54.9f), yogurt(52.3f) and cheese sticks(53.1f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $30 weighing 5lbs priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in storage room(old dishroom). Instructed to eliminate rodent activity in facility, recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/18/2026 to eliminate rodent activity. Instructed to clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) no citation issued

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no tissue in wheel chair accessible stall in third floor southside boy's washroom. Instructed a supply of tissue shall be provided at each toilet. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed non working lights in hood. Instructed to replace or repair all non working lights in hood to increase light intensity and maintain.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed dust on interior of hood. Instructed to clean interior of hood and maintain.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found tcs foods (7 crates of milk) stored inside of the milk reach-in cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 49.1f-51.4f. Instructed to keep tcs foods at 41f or lower. Product was removed from cooler to be properly discarded of in the kitchen area. Priority 7-38-005 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Found a 1/4" gap underneath door #9, making it not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof door and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Found the large can opener in the prep area with food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain can opener.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Found the middle washbowl in the 1st fl girl's toilet room (across from room 171) in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around washbowl and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found the hand-washing sink in the kitchen prep area leaking from the middle and the cold water knob. Instructed to fix leaks and maintain good plumbing.

All food employees have food handler training

Found a food handler with an expired food handler's certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate at all times.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 48.7-54.7f. Observed cold tcs foods, cheese(48.7f), turkey and cheese sandwich(50.0f) and salad(53.2-54.7f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $20 weighing 5lbs priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base of left exit door #7,observed opening at base of single exit receiving door outside of prep area and observed opening at right of base of receiving dock door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed containers stored on milk crates in storage area with receiving door. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed improper wash solution temperature, observed temperature of the wash solution in high temperature dish machine at improper temperature of 140f. Instructed to repair high temperature dish machine, wash solution temperature of said high temperature dish machine that uses hot water to sanitize may not be less than 160f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear food prep/dishwashin area without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed damaged weather-strip at bottom of the rear exit door with gap opening. Instructed to pest proof said door and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed sticky fly trap rolls hanging above front prep/dishwashing area.instructed to remove and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed water leaks at drainpipes at the following handwashing sinks; behind the service counter and at rear food prep area next to the 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed the outside garbage area not maintained with excessive garbage and litter on the ground inside of the fenced in dumpster corral and the dumpster lids kept open.instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area clean and dumpster lids closed when not in use.priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b), citation issued.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the rear food preps/dishwashing areas. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around ice machine, interiors of walk-in-coolers,walk-in-freezer, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, and dirt buildup. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed burnt-out light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler.instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the upstairs prep cold holding units, such as 3lbs of beef at 65.2f, 3 dozen of eggs at 67.8f and heavy cream at 67.4f. Manager discarded and denatured all cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below . Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inadequate insects control, found about 15 live fruit flies scattered through out dish room and washroom in the basement. Also found about 50 dropping throughtout the basement. Instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service is recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed food items stored on floor in basement walk-in coolers. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed plastic grocery bags being used to store food items in refrigerators located in rear kitchen prep and basement prep area. Instructed to use food grade bags or containers to store food items.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed soiled interior in all coolers and freezer chests. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all non-food contact surfaces.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed a heavy accumulation of dirt, dust, grease, food splatter and food debris on the walls and floors especially along the hot food service line under and around the cooking equipment and non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods being prepared.