Report date: Jan 22, 2024
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slimy substances on interior water components of the ice maker and dripping into ice. 'ice is used for human consumption' instructed manager to turn off machine remove ice and have interior of
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ice maker cleaned and sanitized. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods inside of walk in cooler. Observed cooked beef at 45. 1 f. Also observed assorted salad dressings at improper temperature held at center salad buffet table, ranch dressing at 55 f, french dressing at 60. 8 f and italian dressing 60 f. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured said food approx. 16lbs of food worth $210. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed rice in unlabled container. Instructed manager to label container to properly identify food.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 15 live cockroaches contained inside an exposed alarm system located in the rear dishwashing area and approx. 10 rodent (mice) droppings on floor underneath the dishwashing machine and approx. 5 rodent (mice) droppings in small rear banquet room. Instructed manager to detail clean and remove evidence of pest activity and sanitize affected areas, additional pest control service is now recommended. Prioity foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued.
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed front main entrance doors with gap at bottom center of said doors and rear exit door with gap opening at bottom left corner. Instructed to make doors tight ftting all across bottoms to prevent pest entry and maintain.
41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths not properly contained in container when not in use. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn out cutting boards with stains and deep cuts. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed grease build up and spills on side deep fryers, sides of cooking equipments and hot cooking wok station and dried food debris underneath cooking grill located at front prep area. Observed dust and debris on exterior top surfaces of center salad buffet table. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed pooled water underneath storage racks, grease underneath the cooking wok station and deep fryers. Instructed to detail clean floors to completely remove dirt and debris under storage racks and kitchen prep areas and dry storage areas. Must maintain dry floors inside walk in cooler. Detail clean floor in rear banquet room in between fountain drink station and storage rack.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed burnt out light bulbs in following locations: exhaust hood of front grill station and rear hot cooking wok station. Instructed to replace and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Source:
chicago.gov
