Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Observed no person in charge present with city of Chicago certified manager certificate.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no certified food manager on site and no certificate posted while (tcs foods) chicken wings and fish etc. Is being prepared/handled.instructed person in charge, that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times when (tcs foods) are prepared, handled, and/or served.priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.

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

Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that is egffective against norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no hot running water at the handwashing sink at front prep area water temperature ranging from (72.3f-75.7f). Instructed management handwashing sinks water temperature must be provided of at least 100 f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Instructed management to repair and maintain as required.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed improper thawing being done on frozen beef.thawing must occur with food being placed in the walk in cooler over night, or under cold running water. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no thermometer inside the 3-door prep line refrigeration unit conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient temperature of equipment.instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed bulk containers in rear without a label.instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify items(salt, sugar, flour etc).

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no licensed pest control logbook available on premises. Instructed to provide a pest control logbook with a complete contents ( contract /service agreement, service report, copy of the idph license, chemicals used etc.) priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed gap opening at bottom of the front entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.

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

Instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container into food grade container for proper food storage and maintain.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

"observed facility without a bodily fluid spill kit and no corresponding clean up procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop a clean-up procedure and maintain appropriate supplies that correspond with on-site plan. Must keep both the policy and supplies on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued."

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed missing handwash signage in employee restrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor behind bar area. Also observed 30 rat and 40 mouse droppings at rear storage area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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).

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed the kitchen walk-in-cooler with an air temperature of 63.3f-65.4f. Instructed management to repair and maintain said cooler at 41f or colder at all times.management immediately notified refrigeration repair service.the said cooler is tagged "held for inspection" at this time.instructed not to use until repaired. (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

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.

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

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Coolers not on at this time. Instd to have on and at 41f or below at all times. 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

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)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

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

Observed no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during the inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c), no citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures not turning on at the time of the inspection. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed no mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle. Instructed to provide mvp license number on both sides of the vehicle and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control log book provided at the time of the inspection. Pest control log book must have record of visits with the vin number and a copy of service ticket that sets forth pest control idph license number. Must provide and maintain all required pest control records and documents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (c), no citation issued

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid on the vehicle. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Dusty pipes running above food production area, instructed to remove dust and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Peeling paint noted on walls behind dry food storage room, instructed to remove and provide smooth surface.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in seafood market. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no shelving inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

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

Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in prep freezer in seafood market. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain freezer.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing baseboards along walls, walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the exposed hand-washing sink next to the back door not accessible for use. The drain line and water lines are not connected to the hand-washing sink. Management instructed that all exposed hand-washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed no shellstock tag attached to container of live mussels, located in walk in cooler, at time of inspection. Informed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Manager voluntarily discarded 15lb, at a value of $125.00 priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed facility without 90-days worth of shellfish tags with date sold or last served on tags. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 (citation combined with violation above)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual chlorine concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Pic replaced chlorine and primed low temp dish machine, dish machine now reading 100 ppm priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit to be improper: chicken skewers at 45.4f, turkey sausage at 44.6f, spring roll at 52.0f, pico de gallo at 51.8f, and a variety of empanadas at 48.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $950.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken wings )not properly dated in walk-in cooler , 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. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $200.00 priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed open rodent bait in food prep area, under ice machine and dry storage shelves instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Pic removed rodent bait and cleaned said areas and priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no splashguard between front exposed hand sink and ice well at bar area. Must install a washable splashguard.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

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

Observed 2 door cold holding unit in rear prep area doors falling off and top lids of said cold holding unit broken. Instructed to repair

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

No signed employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Manager has a policy that was taped to a wall but no signatures indicated anyone has read and understood said policy. Instructed manager to provide a copy to each food handler to read and sign. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Proper hot holding temperatures

Observed 2 cooked pizzas sitting on counter that food handler said were for pizza slice sale. 1 cheese and 1 sausage pizza were at 72 degrees air temp. Both pizzas were discarded at this time. Instructed manager to have slices stored in hot holding cabinet. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Food properly labeled; original container

All bulk food containers must be cleaned covered and properly labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain a complete logbook from pest control and have on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

All wiping cloths must be stored in clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain

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

Cutting board on reach in pizza prep cooler in need of replacing. Worn and discolored. Instructed to correct and maintain

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

All food prep tables and shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors walls, and ceilings in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

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 no hand wash sink in rear prep/warewashing area. Instructed to provide handsink according to food code standards. 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. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no commercial dumpster contract. Instructed to provide a contract with a licensed waste management operator. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued.

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

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority 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.

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed heavy grime build up in floor drain in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Personal cleanliness

Food handler with long pointy fingernails, instructed manager to trim and maintain fingernail. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No procedure or supplies on site for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and supplies effective against norovirus and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

No sanitizer on site for multi use equipment (ice scoop). Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

Missing thermometer in prep cooler. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Condensor leaking in prep cooler causing liquid accumulation on bottom interior. Instd to repair and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Dust accumulation on lightshields surrounding vent in prep area. Instd to clean and maintain

Allergen training as required

Missing allergen training for city of Chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site for all city of Chicago certified managers.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114: observed cardboard boxes being used on shelves under the food prep table and cooking equipment in the rear prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed prepacked food items inside front cooler not properly labeled. Must provide labels ingredients information on all prepacked items and maintain at all time.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Observed the inspection report summary from 07/14/26 not posted in view of customers. Management was given a copy of todays inspection report summary and was instructed to post in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge with no sanitation manager certificate.must provide.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Found no city of Chicago sanitation manager certificate.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

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

No employee health policy at premises.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-010.must provide.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

No vomit spill kit.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Found walk in cooler not operational.priority violation.no citation issued.must repair.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Found no metal stem thermometer.priority foundation.no citation issued.7-38-005.must provide

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found 3 compartment sink not properly draining/backing up.priority violation.no citation issued.7-38-030c.must repair.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Found no mop sink with vacuum breaker at faucet.must provide.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed no 4405 license number on lateral sides of the vehicle. Instructed to proivde 4405 license number on lateral sides of truck and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed both top, service windows without mesh screens. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 20 small flies on the vehicle. The small flies were found on the ceilings and flying around the vehicle. Instructed to eliminate live small fly activity, clean, and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Ice scoop stored in ice machine touching ice cubes, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Using foam cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation #48 (no drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install) from inspection report #2636497 dated on 5-8-26. Instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Corrected on site quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed pest control log book not maintained on premises. Observed last inspection report in log book dated 6/20/2025. Instructed retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed paper towel dispenser for handwashing sink in prep area installed above drainboard of three compartment sink. Instructed to relocate and reinstall paper towel dispenser so that it shall not contaminate utensils or equipment on drainboard of three compartment sink.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no cold water pressure at one compartment sink. Instructed to restore cold water pressure at one compartment sink 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area and observed stained ceiling tiles in employee washroom. Instructed to replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed large hole in wall in dry storage area. Instructed to smoothly repair wall in dry storage area for ease of cleanability.

All food employees have food handler training

At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handler

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.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed no hot holding or cooking equipment installed for sample kitchen instructed to provide.priority foundation violation #7-38-005. 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