Food Safety Report: 2d Restaurant, 3155 N Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA.

3155 North Halsted Street, Chicago, 60657 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jan 16, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hot water available at the hand sink in the customer bathroom. Upon opening the handle to the left, no water pressure available. Turned faucet to the right, and only cold water was available even after running the water for over 2 min. Instructed manager to ensure hot water is available at all times with a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation, 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Hot water was restored to minimum temperature of 100f at time of inspection.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed boxes of food, cereals, and sauces on the floor located in the storage area next to/under the stairs in the basement. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: observed equipment, pots, buckets, and boxes of plates and other items stored on the floor throughout the basmenet dry storage and prep areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy grease and dust accumulation on the exhaust hood filters located above the cooking equipment in the main prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain exahust hood, filters, and pipes in hood free of excessive grease and dust.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed missing food handler training for food handling employees working in kitchen at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of food handler training for all food handlers, and require completion within 30 days of hire.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from 07/12/2024, report #2597415: #38) - observed exit door from basement to have gaps larger than 1/4 inches on the bottom right corner. Instructed manager to rodent proof rear exit basement door. #51) - observed leak below three compartment sink middle drian in basement. Water actively dripping into bucket on floor at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service and maintain system in good repair. #55) - observed spillage grains and food residue in the basement dry storage area along the south wall below shelves. Observed excessive grease build up and food debris below and next to the fryer equipment and behind the ice machine in the front preparation area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain the areas free of excessive grease, food debris, and spillage. #55) - obsereved damaged ceiling tiles in the basement ceiling across from the main preparation area near walk in cooler. Manager stated ceiling is open to repair small leak from above. Instructed to repair and maintain area to be smooth and easily cleanable. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov