2464 North Lincoln Avenue,
Chicago,
60614
Illinois,
United States
Report date: Oct 2, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: the person in charge does not have a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted on the premises or such a person on site while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels available at the cooks line hand washing sink when foods were prepared and served. Must provide at all times at all hand sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap available in the basement washrooms. Must provide soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation. See the above violation #10 for citation.
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed employee washing pots and utensils at the three-compartment sink without sanitizer. Reviewed proper method of washing, rinsing and sanitizing. The manager provided chlorine and test strips for sanitizer during the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods held in the steam table at improper hot holding temperatures. Chili at 123. 8f, caramelized cooked onions at 122. 3f. All foods discarded. Priority violation: see violation #22 for citation.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed the following tcs foods in two separate coolers on the cook line held at improper temperatures. Coleslaw at 56. 4f, sliced tomatoes at 57. 6f, and cooler with an ambient temperature of 61. 1f. Raw chicken at 55. 4f & 56. 3f with an ambient temperature of 49. 8f. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed the following prepared tcs foods with expired preparation dates in the cooks line cooler and the walk-in cooler: caramelized onions with an expiration date of 9/25 and 9/30. Cooked vegetables in the walk-in cooler with an expiration date of 9/25. All foods discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: noted the cooks line three door cooler with a temperature of 61. 1f with tcs sliced tomatoes at 57. 6f and the cooks line one door cooler at 49. 8f with chicken at 56. 3f. Both coolers are tagged and held for inspection and must not be used until repaired, maintain a temperature of 41f or below, and c. D. P. H. Contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: noted improperly thawing frozen dairy products in buckets of standing water behind the bar. Reviewed proper thawing methods.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.
39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: noted food contact items such as to-go food containers and stored bulk spices being stored directly under wastewater pipelines throughout the basement dry food storage. Must remove from under waste water lines and safely store protected.
40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: noted food handlers not wearing effective hat/hair restraint. Must provide.
43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: knives improperly stored between the cook's line prep tables. Must properly store in a clean knife holder.
44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: all clean stored pots, pans bowls must be stored inverted.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: there was a broken door on the tall reach-in cooler at the front prep 1st floor ---the broken door handle on the grill drawer cooler was repaired with tape. Must repair/replace and maintain all.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted a torn rubber door gasket on the cooks line one door chicken cooler. Must replace.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving under the stored dry onions in the basement prep. ----interior cabinets under the dining room soda dispensing system with dirt and syrup spillage. Must clean and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: extremely dirty and stained cutting board at the cooks line prep cooler and dirty ice shoot on the dining room ice dispensing machine. Must clean or replace ----noted a food-encrusted and rusty table top can opener at the basement prep table. Must replace or remove food and rust.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: unused cooler stored at outdoor parking/garbage area must be removed. All piled cardboard in same area must be removed.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing baseboard floor/wall covering under the basement three-compartment sink and adjacent compressors. Must replace.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: all unnecessary items stored throughout the basement and all closets must be removed from the premises. All other needed items must be stored elevated from the floors.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty floor drain at the 1st flr. One compartment prep sink. -----floors throughout the rear hallway storage and behind the basement tater tot box freezer with dirt and food debris. ----excessive dust on ceiling vents on the front prep 1st flr. Above the hand washing sink ----excessive grease and food splatter on the walls and light shields throughout all food prep and dishwashing areas. Must clean and maintain all. Missing/damaged floor tile on the cooks line, under the basement three-compartment sink. Must replace. Noted a hole in the wall in the basement men's washroom. Must seal.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted employees personal belongs being stored in the basement prep/dish area. Must provides a designated employee storage area.
57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2564417 on 9-27-22 were not corrected. #55- debris on floor in prep area under equipment, clean and maintain. #54- excess grease outside the surrounding oil container area. Instructed to clean and maintain. The oil containers must be also cleaned. #47-: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items throughout the premises, including inside the walk-in coolers. #49- unused equipment stored in the rear area by the side door must be cleaned and maintained or removed items. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: summary report from report #2564417 on 9-27-22 found completely covered up my other form taped over it. The summary is not visible to the establishment customers. Must always post visible. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b) citation issued.
Source:
chicago.gov
