Illinois, United States

evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 30 rodent droppings scattered in various areas of the food prep area. Observed about 25 live small flies on the wall by the fruit prep area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas, and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 observed an insect light above the pizza dough machine. Instructed to remove the pizza dough machine and not store anything under the insect lights.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-204. 115 observed the final rinse temperature gauge inadequately measuring the final rinse temperature of the high-temperature dish machine; at the time of the inspection, said gauge was only measuring between 150f-170f. The manager verified the final rinse temperature of 180f by utilizing a high-temperature dish machine test strip. Instructed to repair said final rinse temperature gauge to reflect the correct final rinse temperature. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed one of 4 hand washing sinks not properly turning on in the food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain all hand-washing sinks.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114 observed items (empty containers) being stored directly on the floor and against the wall. Instructed to store everything at least 6 inches above the ground and 6 inches away from the wall at all times.

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foods are being prepared, handled, and served (chicken, hamburgers, pizza, french fries, etc. ) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in employee restroom. Instructed manager to provide.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found the low-temperature dish machine in the basement dish area not sanitizing. Chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued. The machine is tagged and instructed not to be used until re-inspection by cdph.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found the low-temperature dish machine in the bar area dish area not sanitizing. Chlorine reading 0 ppm. Priority violation 7-38-025. See above. The machine is tagged and instructed not to be used until re-inspection by cdph.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest activity with approx. 15 small flies were noted during the inspection. Small fly activity was noted in the basement prep area and upstairs kitchen prep area. Advised to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity before re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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floor inside closet in dining area, on floor along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service containers and utensils not inverted behind front counter and prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed soiled cardboard on floor and shelves in prep area. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed grease spills on walls in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in dining area, on shelves under front counter, in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings along walls and ceilings, around electrical outlets and pipe fititngs. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks and crevices in all areas.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup on filters in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violaitons not corrected from report #2574960 on 4-26-24:37-must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 38-observed rear door frame has sevearl holes must make door tight fitting. 41-must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 47-must repair or replace worn & pitted cutting boards. 56-must replace burntout lights in dining area and missing light shield in dish washing area. 58-observed no food allergen training for food manager. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

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and accessible
- comments: no towels provided at handwashing sink in rear prep area. Owner stated none on site,will provide. Instructed to provide paper towels for proper handwashing at said sink. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c),consolidated with above violation

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: no stem thermometer provided on site to be able to check food temperature, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation:7-38-005,citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: dry food containers must be labeled with common name:flour,sugar etc.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed over 250 rat dropppings throughout the premises: on shelves by the food containers, on baking sheets, under the one burner units and cooking equipment, along baseboards, under three compartment sink ,behind the dough mixer, at front serving station, also inside the cabinet of drinking station in dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Contact pest control company to service premises. Eliminate rodents. Priority violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items included inside the walk-in cooler. Provide proper raised sheving.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed a clothes washer installed between three compartment sink and dough mixer in prep area. Instructed to re-located non-prep food area to minimize source of contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated grease and food debris on utility connections to cooking equipment and equipment surfaces along cooking line. Also grease on shelves and on food containers. Must clean and maintain all equipment remove all food debris and spillage.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside waste grease receptacle lid not maintained: broken lid on grease waste oil container. Unable to close tight fit to container. Repair or replace said container lid to properly close and prevent rodent harborage, food source. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(b), citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: food debris on walls in food preparation areas. Must clean and maintain walls.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: employees personal items stored at rear prep area,and prayer mats stored on top shelf by food in prep area must be relocated. Instructed to provide a separate area/locker for employee personal items. No employee personal items must be stored in prep area

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: no food handler training certificates provided on site for two employees. Instructed to provide.

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voluntarily disposed of 1. 0 lbs of products worth $ 6. 00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed pest infestation. Noted over 1000 mice dropping on shelves and floors in dry storage area, kitchen are under 3 compartments sink and behind the equipment, in the front prep area and back storage area, in utility sink room, on the shelving and the floor behind the shelving in the back storage rooms. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a), citation issued

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous violations from 01/18/2024, report #2588214, observed not to be corrected as follows: #37 observed no labels for bulk storage container (sugar) stored on dry storage shelf with seasonings in the kitchen. The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names. #47 observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at the left side and middle compartments. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink. #47 observed frozen chicken, beef, and other food stored inside plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer and two-door cooler. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

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and for male employees with long beards to wear a beard restraint. Maintain same.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust, paint with a non-toxic paint or replace storage racks. Maintain a rust free surface.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the storage rack in the front with the containers of butter with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks. -

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed debris/litter in the outside area behind the building and around the dumpster area. Instructed to remove all debris/litter from the outside area and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling/light shields.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dirt/dust build up on the ceiling tiles and light shields in the customer's waiting area. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling/light shields.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site that have not met the food handler's requirements nor provided proof. Instructed to have employees to obtain and maintain proof of meeting the food handlers requirements.

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was issued.

32. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
- comments: observed no approved variance program on the premises for vacuum packaging tcs foods. Management instructed to have an approved variance before vacuum packaging tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation consolidated with violation #29.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed more than 40 rodent droppings throughout the facility, including the basement, the kitchen, and the bar area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no irreversible registering temperature indicator for measuring surface temperature of utensils. Manager provided test strips for measuring water temperature only. Instructed manager to provide irreversible registering temperature indicator. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed hole in ceiling above pizza oven. Ceiling appears to be damaged. Instructed manager to repair ceiling.

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- comments: found no pest control log book on premises as required for review with necessary documents and reports inside; instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7--38-020(c) citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to clean the refrigeration unit in the food prep area, clean the surface areas of the counter top in food prep area, clean blade of can opener at the prep table in the prep area, clean fan covers inside of walk-in cooler and shelves inside of walk in cooler, clean shelving on selling floor with prepackaged food items. Clean the exterior surface of the grease receptor and maintain at the three comp sink.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed standing waste water in the mop bucket in the rear dishwashing area; instructed to dispose of water after using.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed all plumbing fixtures in the washrooms in need of cleaning; instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to clean the floors and walls around under and behind equipment on the selling floor, prep area, storage area and walk-in cooler and maintain. The walls, floor and ceiling vents in the washroom need cleaning.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: the wall coving is loose in the rear storage are across from the utility sink; instructed to reattach where needed.

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hand-washing sink. Also observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the walls, ceiling, and stock boxes in the dry storage area and behind the wok and stove. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from the premises. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed excessive amounts of rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the storage shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the food storage containers and plastic shelving in the dry food storage area, wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, soap dispenser next to the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area, 2 door prep cooler, wok station, 1 burner stove, oven, and prep tables with excessive grease and food buildup.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: seal the openings in the wall between the food prep area and washroom where pipes go into the wall.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the walls of the prep and storage areas with grease and food splatter and buildup. Clean the heavy grease buildup on the floor, and behind the cooking equipment.

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sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food managers on duty nor certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (greens,chicken,macaroni & cheese)must be on site at all times. Manager arrived on site at 2:35 p. M. (cos)(citation issued)(priority foundation 7-38-012)

3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying devices at hand sink in rear dish washing area. Paper tower were provided during inspection must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear hand washing sink not accessible observed a bottle of bleach inside of hand sink basin, a dollie and a garbage can stored in front of said sink. Articles were removed during inspection must keep accessible at all times. (priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(consolidated violation)(cos)

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature os tcs ready to eat foods such as 6lbs. Macaroni & cheese 129. 6f. 3lbs. Fried chicken-69. 1f. 6lbs. Greens-130. 8f. On steam table and on lower shelf of prep table. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 15lbs. $90. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed exterior thermometer on hot holding cabinet must provide an internal thermometer to monitor unit.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label repackaged desserts on display for sale with information given.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies flying around premises of dish washing area floor drains and on walls in same area and in mop sink area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/22/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer and throughout front prep area must elevate "6" off of floor and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout prep tables and sinks must store properly.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop stored inside of ice bin, tongs stored on topside of hot holding cabinets in front prep area must store in a clean manner.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils stored on shelving units, racks and prep tables.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed some worn cutting boards must repair or replace to be in good repair.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler and provide adequate shelving units.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed oversized pots to large to be submerged into 3- compartment sink must provide smaller pots or a large sink.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up on fryer cabinets, hot holding cabinets, pallets,grill tables,rolling carts,can opener. Prep tables,walk in cooler- shelving units & rolling carts,one-eye-stove,ovens.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: observed no hot running water throughout premises during business hours at 3- compartment sink water temperature is 80. 5f-80. 7f. Hand washing sinks in prep areas 57. 9f,61. 5f,81. 5f. Toilet rooms71. 6f-80. 1f. Must have hot running water at 100. 0f at hand sinks and 3- compartment sink at 110. 0f. Still observed customers toiletrooms hand sinks not maintaining 100. 0f must repair. Must repair and maintain. (priority 7-38-030)(citation issued)

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no lid for garbage can in rear unisex staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lid open and outside grease container is encrusted with grease and on ground mixed in with excessive trash and debris & pallet on ground in front of said container. Must remove trash to have lids closed and grease and debris build up ,clean and maintain area. (priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in dining area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean dirt and food splatter from walls in prep,dish washing and toilet rooms.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean grease and food debris build up from all floor drains and floors under,around,along wall bases throughout including walk in cooler & freezer.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls throughout rear storage areas ,front prep area and where needed.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: : 8-404. 13(b:4) inspector comments: observed previous core violations still not corrected (57)food handler requirement and (58)allergen training for report #2585241 date 11/15/23. Violation codes: 2-102. 13 inspector comments: must comply with the idph food handler requirments or citations will follow violation codes: 2-102. 13 inspector comments: insrtucted manager that all city certified managers must have allergen training or citations will follow. Priority foundation citation issued #7-42-090.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no previous summary report displayed and visible for public view a new summary will be posted. (priority foundation 7-42-010)

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