Product: Cook's

Report date: Jan 6, 2023
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken, rice) were being prepared and served. Instructed management: a city of chicago certified food manager must be... See More present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 125 rodent droppings inside the premises in the following places: 40 mouse droppings inside the two ovens in the prep area that are currently not in use, 20 mouse droppings under the sink and behind the toilet in the employee washroom, and 65 rat droppings in the basement on the floor behind the storage shelving. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas and contact pest control to eliminate all pest activity from the premises. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: found a gap at the bottom and top of the front white door. Must seal gaps to prevent pest entry and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: found heavy rust build up on the bottom shelves of the two tables in the dishwashing area. Must remove rust, so shelving is smooth and easily cleanable, and maintained.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn gaskets on the 2-door true cooler in the prep area. Must repair or replace, and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: found an accumulation of dirt, grease, and debris on the wok station, cooking equipment, inside both ovens, and the interior of the fryer. Must detail clean and maintained.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a pipe leaking from the ceiling in the basement. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: found dirt and debris on the floor underneath the cooking equipment in the rear prep area and on the floor throughout the basement. Observed standing water on the floor in the cook's line and dishwashing area. Must detail clean floors, remove any standing water, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the basement storage ceiling in poor repair, with holes and openings throughout. Must repair ceiling in said area so that it is smooth and cleanable.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found poor lighting in the basement storage area. Must provide adequate lighting in said area and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: found heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the ventilation hood above cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed allergen training certificates expired. Must provide allergen training for all city of chicago food managers and maintain.

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Report date: Nov 1, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted hand washing sink that was previously located at the rear kitchen for dishwash area use has been removed. Must replace and provide hot and cold running water, soap and paper towels.... See More Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: all prepared tcs foods, such as assorted cooked chicken dishes and cooked spinach on site throughout the walk-in cooler and prep coolers without any dates of any kind. No expiration dates. Reviewed, all prepared tcs foods must be labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. All foods are discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers, including spice containers, must be labeled with the product common name.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: foods inside the cooler next to the customer washroom are not protected from contamination from customer access. Must protect foods inside the cooler.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers throughout the coolers and freezers. Must use food-grade disposable bags or washable reusable containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic wrap as a means of repair for the broken lid door handle on the cook's line cooler. Must repair with a smooth, cleanable material.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: raw wood on the bottom side of the shelving above the dish three compartment sink must be painted/sealed.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the unused cooler on the cooks line being used for dry food storage was noted dirty. ----bulk food containers were noted dirty. ---interior of the microwave oven with food splatter. Must clean and maintain all.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2528549 on 8-25-21 were not corrected. #55- found walls and ceiling not smooth and easy to clean at basement storage areas. Must seal walls/ ceiling using drywall, etc. #44-: found food containers not stored properly on racks in basement storage. Must store inverted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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Report date: Oct 27, 2022
2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (breakfast sandwiches and pork shoulder) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times... See More while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for raw or undercooked foods. Management instructed to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items to the reminder statement on the menu. Management also instructed to add the following sentence before the reminder statement:"these items can be ordered raw or undercooked or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. " priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed the ice scoop stored in the ice bin. Management instructed to store the ice scoop outside of the ice bin in a clean container. Also observed ice cream scoops stored in a container of standing water. Management instructed to store the scoops in a dipper well with running water or other sanitary means.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: must store single use food storage containers inverted on the shelves to prevent contamination.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the interior of the microwave, side of the stove, interior of deep fryers and prep coolers, prep tables in the food prep area, the top of the dish machine, and exterior of the grease trap.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: no covered waste receptacle was provided in the employee washroom. Management instructed to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: seal the open seams of the frp board above the cook's line to prevent pest harborage conditions.

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Report date: Aug 8, 2022
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx. 50 live small flying insects on the premises and 5 live house flies. Observed live small flying insects on the ceiling and walls of the food prep areas, dry storage area,... See More walls outside the washrooms and walls in the dining room. Observed live house flies on the ceiling of both food prep areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity throughout the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed several food handling employees in the rear food prep area not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint in the food prep area.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on top of the prep tables. Management instructed to store all wet wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the build up of food dberis on the top of the dish machine and stainless steel shelving above the 2 compartment sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor drain at the end of the cook's line. Clean the floor in the front and rear food prep areas.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of training.

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Report date: Aug 2, 2022
25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure on the menu for the garden avocado toast (includes sunny side up eggs) on the brunch menu. Management instructed to add the asterisk denoting that this food can... See More be ordered raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed live rodent activity and live small flying insects on the premises. Observed one live mouse trapped in the floor drain behind the main bar. Mouse was disposed of immediately. Pest control service was on site during inspection. Also observed approx. 40 mouse droppings on the floor of the storage room next to the rear exit door. Observed approx. 75 live small flying insects on the walls of the beverage service closet, and behind both of the bars. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the front doors not rodent proofed with a 1/2' gap at the bottom and top of the doors. Management instructed to rodent proof all outer openings.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: clean the syrup and food debris on the surfaces behind both bars.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed the beer lines leaking beneath the main bar onto the top of a beverage cooler. Must repair. Drain lines or drain covers for the bar sinks must be relocated to eliminate splash onto the floor.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered waste receptacle in the basement employee washroom. Must provide and maintain.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: clean the waste receptacles stacked against the wall near the rear exit door to eliminate pest activity.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the floor behind both bars against the walls and under all equipment. Clean the baseboard and walls behind both bars. Clean all floor drains behind the bars and in the beverage service closet to eliminate small fly activity.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed chipping paint on the hvac supply vent on the ceiling at the end of the cook's line. Seal the openings in the ceiling of the storage room next to the rear exit door.

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Report date: Jul 28, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the bar hand washing sink was not accessible. Sink blocked for use by a large plastic food/drink strainer. Reviewed hand sinks are for hand washing purposes only. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)... See More citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no soap located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted no paper towels located at the basement prep hand washing sink while dough was prepared. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) see the above violation #10 for citation.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed black slime substance in the upper water reservoir of the ice machine dripping down into the ice for consumption. Instructed to clean and sanitize all ice contact areas inside the machine. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

19. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
- comments: observed a metal container of tcs cheese spread being slowly reheated for a second service on the flat top grill at an improper temperature of 93. 7f. Instructed all previously prepared tcs foods must be rapidly reheated to 165. F for hot holding purposes. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed tcs foods throughout the cook's line three-door cooler held at inadequate cold holding temperatures. Chicken wings at 44. 6f, chicken at 48. 2f, and cooked chicken at 55. 4f. A cooler temperature was noted at 57. 7f. Approximately lbs with an estimated value of $ was discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 see the above violation #19 for citation.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed the cooler mentioned above at an inadequate cold holding temperature of 57. 7f with food such as cooked chicken at 55. 2f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. C. D. P. H was contacted for re-inspection and tag removal. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: employee in food prep area with no hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting board in food prep area. Must store properly.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn door gaskets at several doors in food prep cooler. Repair/replace and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: milk crates used as shelving in food prep area. Remove and provide proper shelving and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated food debris on interior and exterior of pizza oven. Clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: accumulated standing water and debris at bottom of beer cooler. Must dry, clean, and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dust and debris accumulated on wall next to pizza oven---accumulated food debris on floors in basement food prep area and main prep area near pizza oven. Clean and maintain all of the above.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: broken light shield in basement above reach in freezer. Repair and maintain.

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Report date: May 31, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing signage is located at any hand washing sinks. Must provide.

14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: no records were maintained on-site by the license holder... See More for frozen wild salmon on-site for parasite destruction on the premises. Noted frozen salmon on site. Raw fresh salmon, raw tuna, and other assorted raw fish. No records from the raw fish purveyors or freezing records on site. Must provide such records and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

15. Food separated and protected
- comments: observed the following foods not protected during storage from raw animal origin foods. Shelled raw whole eggs noted being stored directly next to fresh chopped garlic, fresh green onion, and chilis in the upper compartments of the cook's line two-door cooler. Raw whole eggs are stored on flats on the upper top shelving in the tall reach-in cooler directly above uncovered cooked chicken. Foods discarded. Reviewed proper food storage of raw and cooked foods. Priority violation 7-38-005

20. Proper cooling time and temperature
- comments: approximately 50 lbs of cooked chicken being improperly cooled and stored in large, deep bus pans inside the tall reach-in cooler at temperatures between 77. 9f to 88. 5f with no cooling temperature logs on site. Management states the chicken was cooked that morning. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed cooked tempura vegetables in containers on shelving in the rear food prep area held at improper hot holding temperatures of cooked zucchini at 75. 9f and cooked carrots at 76. 8f. All discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005. See the above violation #20 for citation.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw ready-to-eat tuna inside the sushi display cooler at 44. 6f, raw salmon at 49. 1f, and crab at 45. 3f. All foods discarded. Instructed to hold all cold foods at 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 see violation #20 above for citation.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed assorted cooked tcs foods throughout coolers with no expiration dates or any dates/labels of any kind. Foods such as cooked beef, cooked chicken, and prepared soups. All foods discarded. Instructed must properly date label all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: the menu does not disclose and inform consumers of the specific menu items, such as raw fish that are raw or undercooked. Must disclose and remind customers of such food on the printed and virtual menus. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: sushi display cooler is unable to maintain adequate temperature. Noted ambient temperature of 56. 1 with food such as raw fish at 49. 1f. Cooler tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and maintains a temperature of 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: missing internal thermometers in several coolers. Must provide for all.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk foods not stored in the original container must be labeled with the product common name.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: all food handlers/preparers must wear effective hair and beard restraints.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: all prep area wiping cloths must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: torn and frayed spray nozzle on the front prep one compartment prep sink. Must replace. ---- noted excessive rust on shelving inside the rear tall reach-in coolers. Must remove all rusty shelving or replace it.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard or plastic wrap as liners for shelving inside coolers throughout the food prep areas. -----must remove all peeling duct tape from cooks line shelving. ----must remove peeling plastic from the sides of the rear tall reach-in coolers. All surfaces must be smooth and cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: the following equipment dirty with encrusted food debris, grease and food splatter: interior/exterior of all coolers and freezers, interior and exterior of all cooks line equipment, all prep surfaces and tables, table top can opener, all shelving throughout including the cooks line food cart, rear prep hand washing sink, all exterior and interior of food prep waste receptacles. ----extremely dirty food encrusted bulk food containers throughout the facility. Must clean all and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: maintenance tools stored improperly throughout the rear utility service sink closet. Must properly store.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: noted dirty, blackened wall caulking at the from prep hand sink and one compartment prep sink. Must replace. ----must not use cardboard as matting for floors throughout the facility. ---- floors throughout the front and rear food prep areas with dirt, food debris, and excessive grease. All walls, floors, and interior of the rear utility service sink are blackened with dirt. ----excessive dust on vent covers throughout the rear food prep area and a missing vent cover above the ice machine. Must clean and maintain all. Must replace missing vent cover.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

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Report date: May 13, 2022
23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: noted the following temperature controlled for safety food items inside refrigeration units with a used by date of 5/9/2022. Marinara, ranch dressing, white sauce, ricotta cheese, vegan ranch romain sauce, spicy ranch sesame oil.... See More Instructed management that tcs food items must be discarded 7 days after preparing with day of preparation as day one. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005(a). Citation issued today.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: noted heavy dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits, and edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters, and pipes/conduits.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: noted certified food manager on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: noted the following previous core violations from inspection report #2537527 dated 10/29/2021 not corrected. . . 47) 7-501. 11 torn rubber door gaskets on two of the cook's line coolers. Must replace. The interior door of the cook's line two-door cooler is in poor repair with exposed insulation. Must replace/repair to be smooth and cleanable. . . 49) 7-601. 11(b) interior of the walk-in cooler metal door dirty with encrusted food debris. ----the exterior of the rear prep two-door tall reach-in cooler is dirty. Must clean and maintain all. . . 55) 7-201. 11 ceiling tiles and vent covers above the pizza oven are extremely dirty with grease. ----walls at the rear three-compartment sink, hand sink, and at the cooks line cooler with grease. Must clean and maintain all. ----hole in the wall of the washroom. Must seal. Priority foundation violation#7-42-090. Citation issued

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Report date: Apr 11, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to install a handwashing sink with hot and cold running water that properly drains, soap and paper towels in the basement food prep area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

36. Thermometers provided... See More & accurate
- comments: must provide an internal thermometer inside the cook's line two-door cooler.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: all items stored in the basement rear storage area must be elevated from the floors and organized.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: broken lid on the one-door cooler in the 1st flr. Kitchen. Must repair.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as liner for shelving at the togo container storage area. ---metal clean dish storage on the cooks line dirty. ----shelving under the cooks line flat top grill with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of the potatoe bulk container dirty. Tabletop can openers in both food prep areas with encrusted food debris and rust. ----interior of the unused drawer coolers on the cook line with grease and food debris. Must clean all and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leak on the nozzle of the cooks line hand washing sink and repaired with tape. Must properly repaired.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: baseboard coving under the cooks line hand washing sink noted peeling from the wall with accumulated grease and food debris inside the open crevice. Must replace damaged coving and remove all food debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: missing and blackened wall calking throughout the 1st flr. Dish area. Must replace. ---floor under the 1st flr. Three compartment sink with large divots and pooling liquid. Must seal to be smooth and cleanable. ----floors under the cooks line equipment with excessive food debris. Must clean and maintain. ----observed cardboard and duct tape being used as a cover in the ceiling of the 1st flr. Prep area. Must seal/cover with a smooth cleanable material.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

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Report date: Apr 5, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: noted the cooks line hand washing sink not accessible for use. The sink is blocked by a large prep table on one side, and on the other side blocked by a large... See More garbage can. Instructed to move the prep table to allow access from the cook's line and remove the garbage can. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap is available at both kitchen handwashing sinks. Must provide soap at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation see above violation #10 for citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels are located at the rear kitchen or bar handwashing sinks. Must provide paper towels at all handwashing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation see above violation #10 for citation.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: some areas in the upper portion of the ice machine are not clean. Must clean and sanitize.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: the chemical dishwashing machine did not dispense chlorine sanitizer while washing dishes. Noted 0 ppm chlorine after several attempts. Instructed to wash all dishes at the three-compartment sink manually. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use until repaired and properly dispensed chlorine sanitize. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: noted approximately 100 lbs of cooked meats and vegetables throughout the tall reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not properly date labeled with an expiration date no longer 7 days. No labels on any ready-to-eat tcs prepared foods. Must properly date label. All discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately over 300 mice droppings throughout the dry food storage room along baseboards and on storage shelving. 10 rat droppings along the baseboards at the bar and in the rear kitchen area. Recommend having the pest co. Service establishment for mice and rats. Remove all droppings from all affected areas and sanitize. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all cooks line equipment with excessive grease inside and out, interior exterior of microwave oven, all coolers and freezers interior and exteriors with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: interior of all storage cabinets in the kitchen and server station with dirt, clutter, and food debris. Must clean and maintain. -----must not use tin foil or cardboard as liner for shelving throughout. Must remove. ----all metal rack shelving throughout the kitchen and dish areas with grease, dust, and dirt. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: no backflow prevention device was located at the utility service sink where a hose/sprayer arm was attached. Must provide a backflow prevention device at said sink.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: extremely dirty, blackened utility service sink. Must clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: holes in walls were noted in the following areas: wall at bar baseboard, walls throughout the dry food storage room with holes, missing baseboard with a large gap between wall and floor, wall under the dish machine. Must seal all. ----some walls throughout the kitchen noted with holes sealed with steel wool and paper. Must properly seal all holes to be smooth and cleanable. ----cracked and damaged wall caulking at the men's washroom washbowl. ----water damaged ceiling tiles and missing wall tile in the women's washroom. Must replace. Must replace. -----floor in poor condition with chipping cement behind the bar. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors throughout entire facility, inside walk-in cooler, along all baseboards, throughout the bar, and all storage areas dirty. Walls throughout several prep areas with food splatter and dirt, black mold on wall at the three-compartment sink. Must clean all and maintain all.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training of certificate for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from 2-14-20 report #2362389 not corrected #10- observed no employee handwashing signage at hand sinks in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide. #37-observed bulk containers in kitchen prep without a label. Instructed to provide common name on container to identify food item. # properly47- observed rusty shelving in walk-in cooler in kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint or replace. Also observed garbage cans being used for bulk food storage. Instructed to use food-grade containers for smooth and easy cleanability. #49-observed heavy grease build-up inside the cooking fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55- observed heavy grease build-up on the floor in between the cooking stove and fryer. Instructed to clean and maintain. #56- observed heavy grease build-up on ventilation hood in kitchen prep area. Must clean and maintain. #57- observed no valid food handler certificates for current employees. Instructed to provide valid food handler certificates. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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