Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Approved thawing methods used

3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11: food handler observed without hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak in the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

See #59

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

See violation #59.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Backflow prevention devices not located at both mop sinks. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for both mop sinks.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-205.11 observed rear handwashing sink not accessible, filled with utensils. Instructed manager to remove all utensils from handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 observed 1" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.11 observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing, storage and in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to elevarte all food items six inches off floor.

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

4-101.19 observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed two pigeons carcasses in fenced on outdoor garbage area instructed to remove said carcasses.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted expanding foam used to seal holes and opening chewed into. Instructed to use appropriate materials to smoothly seal all holes.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed peeling wall base instructed to repair and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed holes in the walls in basement wall near stairs. Instructed to seal.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floors soiled with food debris and grease, including floor sinks throughout. Must clean and maintain floors.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handlers certificate on site. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

2-501.11 no vomit or diarrhea cleanup kit on site. 1st inspection since the rule has taken effect. Instructed to obtain vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005; no citation issued

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

A4-601.11(c) all food shelves in need of detailed cleaning to remove all debris; instructed to clean and maintain

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.18 toilet room fixtures in need of detailed cleaning. The toilet is in need of a new handle to properly flush. Toilet instructed to install and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11 floors in need of cleaning throughout the facility instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed excessive clutter and items stored on the floor and against the walls in the 2nd floor mechanical hallway and in storage rooms 211 and 213. Management instructed to store remaining items away from the walls and off of the floor to eliminate pest harborage conditions.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed heavy use of boric acid along wall/floor junction in kitchen areas. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Must remove and have pesticides applied according to the label by a pest control operator.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 clean the build-up of grease and food debris inside the ovens. Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables of basement and 1st floor prep areas, grill and container of oil cooking on the 1-burner stovetop, dry storage shelves, pipes behind the cooking equipment. Remove all food debris and grease from equipment, shelving, containers, etc.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.115 must maintain the area around the garbage dumpsters clean. Remove litter.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Unclean food equipment stored in basement food prep area, including a vacuum packaging machine that was previously tagged 'held for inspection'. Must remove unused and unnecessary items. Clean all else.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Food scoop laying on top of food items in basement bulk food containers. Instructed manager to store scoop handles up above food items or protected outside containers to prevent contamination.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed build up of black mold-like substance on interior surface of ice machine. Instructed person in charge to clean and sanitize machine.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leak at handsink in staff restroom (right side sink). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed window frames in cafeteria with peeling paint and damage. Observed top of grease trap in kitchen with damaged and peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11(b-e) observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11(b-e) observed ice machine dirty on inside of bin. Instructed to clean and sanitize

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed interior surfaces of 2 door cooling units in rear prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed floor drains in prep areas in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed vents in ceiling above prep tables in prep areas with accumuluated dust and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.111 observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front entrance door and exit #6. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 observed leaking faucet on handwashing sink in serving area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, wall vents, wiring and fixtures in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain walls and ceilings in all areas.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed food item, tamarind sauce, stored in buckets that previously held hand soap. Instructed not to store food items inside soap or other chemical buckets. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Food was discarded: value $10 and 20#.

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

Observed screen door in basement broken and torn from frame. Must repair/install screen door if open doors are needed for ventilation.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed ice scoop laying on top of food items in basement. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above food items in container to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed disposable containers and pots/pans on shelves at the basement and kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates, utensils, pots/pans to prevent dust accumulation.

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.

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

Found the blade on the mounted can opener not clean. Cutting or piercing parts of openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Observed torn/damaged and dirty rubber gasket on door of most freezers and on the and walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to repair or replace all broken/torn gaskets.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leak under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain

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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed crates and bins, unused equipment (fryer, coolers/freezers, etc.) throughout prep area on first floor and basement area. Must remove and clean area. Remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11 observed a prep table and stand mixer in a basement food prep area without an exposed hand washing sink. Management instructed to relocate the mixer and food prep table into the adjacent food prep area or install an exposed hand washing sink in this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Food properly labeled; original container

3-602.11 observed spices and sauces stored outside of the original container with no label. Management instructed to label all spice containers.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.112 observed multiple dead cockroaches on the food prep tables and storage counters, on the floor and walls of the food prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all dead cockroaches throughout.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.12 observed spices and prep tables stored beneath waste water lines in the basement. Management instructed to move the prep tables beneath the waste wate lines or properly shield the waste water lines to intercept potential drips.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 clean the buildup of grease and food debris inside of the ovens. Clean the interior of the prep coolers, prep tables of basement and 1st floor prep areas, grill and container of oil cooking on the 1-burner stovetop, dry storage shelves, pipes behind the cooking equipment and grease trap in the dishwashing area.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5-501.17 observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.115 must maintain the area around the garbage dumpsters clean.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 seal all gaps and openings in the walls of the food prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Regrout the baseboard tiles under the 3-compartment sink in the dishwashing area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 remove the excessive clutter on the floor of the basement storage room and in the area around the basement walk-in cooler with boxes stacked on the floor. These areas must be accessible for inspection.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 clean the heavy grease buildup on the wall and baseboards behind the cooking equipment and in the dishwashing area beneath the stainless steel countertop. Clean the floor and floor drains behind the cooking equipment, under the dishwashing machine and 3-compartment sink.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 clean the exhaust fans in the washrooms wih caked on dust and debris.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13 no food handler training certificates were provided for current food handling employees. Management instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all food handling employees.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Numerous dead insects on floor and in traps in basement storage areas. Must remove all dead pests, replace soiled traps.

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.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed the men washroom upstairs out of order due to broken tiolet. Instructed to repair and maintain

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Water leaking from cracked pipe along wall in basement. Must repair leak and maintain plumbing.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Holes in basement walls and floor/wall junctions in basement. Must smoothly seal all holes/openings. Dust and grease accumulated on ceiling vents and in ventilation hood, many stained ceiling tiles through-out. Must clean and maintain same. Repalce all stained ceiling tiles.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Unused washroom in basement in poor repair: broken walls and ceiling, building debris on floor and fixtures. Must clean, repair and maintain basement washroom.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b) : must clean spillage,dust and food debris build up from counter tops underneath drink station on sales floor and storage cabinets,service counter shelving units,exterior vent panels on coolers.must defrost ice build up from ice cream freezer.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(a) : observed inside garbage cans overflowing with trash stored on sales floor must remove and provide covered lids.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.11 : must clean excessive dust build up from walls and ceilings ,mopsink throughout premises.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize boxes from floor in rear prep areas .

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.13 : must clean excessive spillage,food debris and dust build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from walls on sales floor and front prep area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.17 : must clean excessive dust build up from ceiling ventilation covers throughout premises.

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13 : observed some missing food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b) : must provide thermometers for deli meal & salad case and hot holding cabinet in hot food prep area.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 : must elevate boxed and plastic food storage containers from floor in bakery & main walk in cooler & freezers.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in hot food prep area,salad & fruit prep.

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

4-501.11 : must repair or replace damaged doors on meat display coolers at front service counter and remove tape from same to be smooth and easily cleanable,worn door gaskets on stan's donuts 2- door prep cooler.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.112 observed the corpses of roaches smashed against the wall near the dish machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed sides of equipment in grill city fryer area with grease build up. Instructed manager to clean equipment and maintain. Observed racks throughout various walk in coolers with debris build up. Instructed maanger to ensure all racks are cleaned.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 observed floor drains throughout facility with a build up of soil and debris. Instructed manager to clean floor drains.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge does not have a ciy of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Observed no city of Chicago certified food service manager on site while tcs food are being prepared and served such as omelet paratha, beef samosa, half fry egg, soups, chicken bun kabob etc. Instructed above that city of Chicago foodservice manager has to be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14-- wet wiping cloths at the bar must be either properly stored with soiled linens or stored in a container with a sanitizing solution if in use.

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

4-903.11(a;c)--- all stored items throughout the basement storage areas and bread storage must be elevated from the floors.

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

: 4-202.16--- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the facility.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15--- leak from a wall faucet into a bucket in the basement.--- leak under the basement bag in box soda dispensing system onto the floor.---leak under the basement three compartment sink into a bucket. Instructed to repair all.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

: 6-201.11--- noted dirty floor drain under the soda dispensing system in the dining room and the kitchen one compartment sink.----observed excessive black mold on the wall of the walk-in freezer and the exterior door and door handle of the walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain all. : 6-501.113--- soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility mop sink.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13---: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of Chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

Previous core violation corrected

: 8-404.13(b:4)--- previous core violations not corrected from report #2637159 on 5-20-26. #37- all bulk foods must be labeled with the product common name. #43-: ice scoop at the ice machine must be held in a clean container. #44- togo food containers must be stored inverted. #45- all stored items throughout the bar must be elevated from the floors. #47- missing door handle with exposed insulation on the cooks line drawer cooler. Instructed to replace. #49-: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in the walk-in cooler. #51-: instructed to remove the attached hose at the faucet of the basement three compartment sink. #55- 6-201.11-- noted cracked and damaged floor tiles throughout the kitchen and tiles replaced with raw wood. Must replace broken/missing tiles with with smooth, cleanable and nonabsorbent material.---noted dirty floor drain under the bar three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.#55- 6-501.114-- all unused equipment throughout the premises must be removed to prevent pest harboring. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.