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I Due Mondi, North Harlem Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
January 20, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Jan 15, 2021
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site while tcs foods were being prepared. Instructed to maintain a certified manager at all times while open and op... See Moreerating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed ice scoop stored directly in ice chest. Instructed to store outside of ice chest.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: unable to locate backflow preventer on espresso machine. Instructed to provide.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed unshielded lightbulbs throughout facility. Instructed to cover and maintain.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed one employee working with no food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.
62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed one ashtray in rear room containing video gambling equipment. Facility smelled of cigarette smoked. Instructed to maintain facility free of indoor smoking. Violation 7-32-020(c). Citation issued. Mandatory court appearance.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
November 4, 2020 9:00 AM
“Report date: Nov 2, 2020
62. Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
- comments: observed ashtrays, with cigarette butts inside,throughout facility. Instructed must remove all ashtrays from premises. Smoking is not permitted inside any chicago business. Ashtrays are not permitted insdie any c... See Morehicago business. Operator corrected during inspection. Citation issued. 7-32-020 (c). 2nd offense.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 25, 2021
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: some prep area reach in coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door rubber gaskets.
51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- commen... See Morets: backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line and at mop sink. Must provide and make visible backflow prevention devices for mop sink and ice machine water line.
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- comments: no covered trash receptacle in womens washroom. Must provide.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: the following previous core violations from report #2369760 dated on 04/27/20 not corrected-#49-detail clean the interior of prep coolers,#55 clean the grease on the floor below the cooking equipment and #56 clean the excessive soot and debris on the ventilation hood and filters. Instructed manager said previous core violations must be corrected by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: no written employee health policy for all employees. Must provide.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: interior of the ice machine... See Moreupper reservoir ice shoot dirty. Must clean and maintain.
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37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must properly label all bulk food containers with the product common name.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must provide lids for both of the bar ice bins.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use tape as a means of repair for attached metal stripping at the front kitchen hand washing sink.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing grout between floor tiles and damaged floor tiles throughout several areas in the rear kitchen. Worn flooring exposing raw wood in the front kitchen. Instruct to repair/replace all.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: blackened, moldy wall caulking at the rear kitchen three compartment sink. Must replace. ----noted expanding spray foam as a sealant in seams of the walls throughout several walk-in coolers. Must remove and use sealant that is smooth and cleanable.
58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates on site for both the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.
60. Previous core violation corrected
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Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 27, 2021 9:00 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
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39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler. Must provide proper raised shelving to store food containers 6' off floor. -
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: must store wiping cloths in prep area in sanitizer bucket between use to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted unfinished wood and broken plastic liner used on top prep table were food is wrapped(large crepes) in the kitchen. Must provide non-porous easily cleanable and smooth material
48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: noted a large pots on top three compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment. (large pots and pans) -
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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- comments: additional stopper is needed at three compartment sink in the dish room
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56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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- comments: no food handler training certificate provided on site. Instrructed to provide
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- comments: previous core violation not corrected from 11-29-2019, report# 2352460 #55) 6-201. 13-observed expanding foam in employee bathrooms, along wall in kitchen prep area near stove, near boiler area and by 3-compartment sink. Instructed to use clear sealant to seal all cracks and crevices for smooth and easy cleanability. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, no citation issued
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 26, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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February 26, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 24, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to provide.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in office/storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates used as shelving units in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for proper cleaning and pest control.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
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- comments: observed no covered waste receptacles in women and unisex washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
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Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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February 26, 2021 9:01 AM
“Report date: Feb 23, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
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- comments: floors need cleaning through out especially along the wall base and around the cooking to remove debris,spill and/or grease.
Source: chicago.gov See Less”
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