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Date Closed: Apr 25, 2024
Reason for Closure:
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
Establishment is … See More
not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.
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Date Closed: Apr 26, 2024
Reason for Closure:
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Food preparation area, food storage … See More
area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Source: New York City Environmental Health Department.
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Report date: Apr 25, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 60 small black live flies flying throughout the rear prep area and on heavy equipment, throughout the dry storage room, and in the cafeteria. Noted approximately 20 small rodent droppings behind … See More
heavy equipment in rear prep scattered along the wall and alongside covered mixe in the corner. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize said areas. Must eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed back door leading to outside receptacle area with at least 1/4 inch gap between door and floor. Instructed rodent-proof said door to prevent pest entry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed floors throughout the front and rear prep cafeteria and storage spaces need cleaning. Noted floor drain underneath 3-compartment sink with excessive organic buildup. Instructed to remove all built-up debris, clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed wall base in disrepair in cafeteria (exit door to hallway). Instructed to repair.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violation not corrected from report #2575153 on may 1, 2023. The violation states, "observed no covered receptacles inside of adult unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 24, 2024
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed food handler cutting fresh tomatoes with bare hands. Instructed manager and food handler to always use gloves when handling ready to eat tcs food … See More
items. Hands food handler stop process wash hands and put on gloves. All cut tomatoes were discarded at this time. Total value $20 3 lbs priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: found interior of ice machine with heavy build up of a black substance at ice chute and a gray substance at the front panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine. Clean, sanitize and maintain machine. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed raw shelled eggs in a bucket not under refrigeration at 55. 6 degrees, observed a bucket of pooled eggs not under refrigeration at 58. 8 degrees. Instructed to have egg products at 41. 0 degrees or below at all times. Eggs were discarded at this time. Total value $ 25 8 lbs priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed fly activity in basement and dry storage/3 comp sink area. Observed 15-20 flies on ceiling, walls, and boxes. Instructed to clean all areas contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: rear door in need of rodent proofing. Gap at bottom of door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed several knives being stored between the wall and dish table at dish machine area. Instructed to remove utensils and not have them stored in that location. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean or replace blade at this time. Correct and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards in need of replacing when worn with discoloration. Replace cutting board at servers area and omlette station. Correct and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: all cooking equipment on front line in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the dishmachine, dish table and pot scrubber sink with heavy debris build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: during inspection found no hot water at 3 compartment sink, and 3 handsinks on site. Water temperature 55-70 degrees. Hot water was restored during inspection water now at 120 degrees. Instructed to maintain water hot at all times. Priority 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: see violation #60

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: see violation #60

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core volations not corrected from march 9, 2023 report #2572276, #55 6-501. 11 observed walls and ceiling in poor repair(openings, peeling paint, etc) behind and above soda dispenser units and single service articles in basement. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Walls and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable. #55 6-501. 12 observed accumulated fooo debris and spills on floors and floor drains in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in basement. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #58 2-102. 13 observed no allergen training available for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Instructed to correct previous core volations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 23, 2024
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) the manager provided no proof of employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority … See More
foundation. 7. 38. 010. Citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: 3-501. 17 observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods in walk-in cooler and freezer(chicken) not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 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 behind a drink cooler in front prep area, dining area and on the floors, on the shelving and the floor behind the shelving in the back hallway. 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

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 carboard observed on the floor of freezer. Instructed to remove cardboard from the floor and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-204. 18 noted ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b:4)previous violations from 03/15/2023, report #2572621, observed not to be corrected as follows: #41 wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use. #58 missing allergen training for the city of chicago certified manager. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification. #57 employees missing food handlers training. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on-site priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: 5-202. 12(b-d) observed a hand washing sink not providing a water flow for at least 15 seconds. Instructed to repair.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-501. 111 observed … See More
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.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on shelves in dry food storage area, on ledge near 3-compartment sink, on top of furnace, inside vanity cabinet in washroom, inside bottom compartments of coolers, on … See More
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

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sinks in rear prep area. Instructed to provide soap for proper handwashing at said sinks. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c), citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied … See More
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.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 22, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold hold cooler to be improper: salsa verde at 54. 2 f, salsa roja at 52. 8 f. Manager immediately and … See More
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.

Source: chicago.gov
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