OBSERVED THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, PAINT AND OR SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE RIGHT OUTSIDE OF THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA BROKEN, MISSING AND MOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOW LIGHTING IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO SEE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
OBSERVED RUSTED AND BROKEN SPLASH GUARD LOCATED RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND OR FOOD DEBRIS. THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.... THE FLOOR AREA LEFT OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT... THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN FOOD SERVICE/PREP AREA BETWEEN AND AROUND COUNTERS AND PREP STATIONS... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLING UNIT TO HOLD BUCKETS OF ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOODEN PALLETS PROVIDE OTHER PROPER ELEVATED OPTIONS FOR STORING THE BUCKETS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PULL ITEMS THAT CAN BE MOVED FROM THE WALL AND CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER, FOR OTHER ITEMS THAT CANNOT BE MOVED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDER AS WELL AS NEEDED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING, BREEDING AND HARBORING.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 13, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PANINI PRESS STORED ON TOP OF HANDSINK IN DELI PREP AREA MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS. MANAGER RELOCATED PANINI PRESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELVS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT DISH AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR DELI PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED GASKETS ON ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND PREP SURFACES IN THE DELI PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
OBSERVED LOOSE SINK FAUCETS IN THE EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BASEMENT STORAGE UNIT ACROSS THE BASEMENT ELEVATOR (WHERE LIQUOR IS STORED), INSIDE SMALL OFFICE ROOM/BOILER ROOM IN BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
EMPLOYEE CLOTHING/PERSONAL ITEMS WERE FOUND STORED IMPROPERLY AND COMINGLING WITH FOOD STORAGE AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT AREA. FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL A) PROVIDE DESIGNATED DRESSING ROOMS OR DRESSING AREAS FOR EMPLOYEES THAT ROUTINELY CHANGE THEIR CLOTHES IN THE ESTABLISHMENTS; B) PROVIDE LOCKERS OR OTHER SUITABLE FACILITIES FOR THE ORDERLY STORAGE OF EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD ON DISPLAY NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAIMINATION LOCATED AT SUPERIOR ENTRANCE DOOR. FACILITY HAS A HOT HOLDING UNIT USED FOR SOUPS STORED IN FRONT OF THE ENTRY DOOR THAT IS EXPOSED TO CUSTOMERS THAT ARE ENTERING. MANAGER TURNED OFF HOT HOLDING UNIT AND RELOCATED SOUPS TO THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN PREP/SERVING AREA. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
IN-USE WET WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREPARATION/CUTTING BOARD. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.