Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hot running water under city pressure at handwash sinks in toilet room. Instd to provide 100f-120f and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

No sanitizer on site. Instd to provide sanitizer and maintain on site at all time. Priority violation 7-38-005

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Coolers not on at this time. Instd to have on and at 41f or below at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005

Thermometers provided & accurate

No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-005

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

No pest control logbook of proof of service on site. Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No chemical test kit on site for sanitizer. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 priority foundation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

No licensed commercial garbage dumpster on site. Instd to provide with tight fitting lids and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed packaged salsa displayed for sale in display cooler and not properly labeled with business name, address, ingredients, etc. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged food items displayed for customer service.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed over 100 rat droppings on floor under shelving units, along walls and in all corners in front and rear basement storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of door leading to outside walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed debris on ground around dumpsters. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed unused articles and equipment stored outside. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop to dry to prevent insect breeding.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Observed ventilation fan not operable inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in washroom.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in seafood market. Instructed manager to provide handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Observed ice buildup in prep freezer in seafood market. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain freezer.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no drainboard on rear 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to install drainboard for proper airdrying of food equipment and utensils.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed no waste receptacles at handwashing sinks. Instructed manager to provide waste receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing baseboards along walls, walls and floors not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed prep table shelving located near ice machine with rust, insructed to resurface and provide smooth and easily cleanble surfaces.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed excessive clutter stored throughout basement storage area as well as storage area leading down to basmement. Instructed to remove crates and provide smooth and easily cleanable shelving and elevate items at least 6 inches off the floor

All food employees have food handler training

Observed two food handlers without food handler certifications. Instructed to obtain

Allergen training as required

Instructed city of Chicago certified food manager to obtain allergen training certification and maintain on site for review.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-205.11 observed rear handwashing sink not accessible, filled with utensils. Instructed manager to remove all utensils from handwashing sink. Handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-202.15 observed 1" gap at bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6-501.11 observed over 100 rat droppings on floor along walls and corners in prep, dishwashing, storage and in outside food storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19 observed rust deposits on bottom of prep tables and foil lined shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all rust and foil on shelving units to make smooth and easily cleanable.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, outlets, surfaces under beverage machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-302.11 observed no toilet tissue inside washroom. Toilet tissue shall be supplied at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-010 citation issued

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.16 observed damaged floor tiles, missing outlet covers and missing and loose baseboards along walls in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed unused equipment, crates, boards, outside. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage.

Allergen training as required

2-102.13 observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

8-404.13 previous priority foundation violations not corrected from report #2643282 on 9-24-26:38-observed numerous flying insects in prep, dishwashing and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 54- observed outside garbage and waste grease area not clean maintained. Observed garbage dumpsters and grease container not covered, grease spills on top of grease container, grease spills on ground, and excessive debris on ground around dumpsters. 60- previous core violations not corrected from report #2635631 on 4-24-26:39-observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.45-observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination. 47-observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. Instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers. 51-observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. Observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 55-observed grease builudp and food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas. 57-observed no food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

No person in charge present at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of Chicago food certificate when tcs foods are prepared and served (pork, chicken, steamed buns etc). Instructed managerment to have a ciy of Chicago food service manager on site at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Noted service prep cooler at the rear by the cooking stove at improper temperature of 59.2f. No tcs foods were stored inside cooler at the time of inspection. Instructed not to use until equipment is maintaining proper temperature of 41f and below. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Noted rear exit door not rodent proof with gap at the bottom of door (about 1/4 inch). Instructed to seal gaps to prevent entry points for pests.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside tin cans. Instructed to properly store all food items inside approved food grade containers.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted cardboard boxes used to line shelves inside the walk in cooler and rear storage area. Instructed to clean and remove all cardboard boxes to prevent hiding places for pest.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Noted rusty and dirty shelves inside walk in coolers and rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Noted leaking faucet at the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Instructed to clean and maintain floors especially along wall base at the rear, underneath the meat cooking oven with dirt and grime. Must also repair gracks on floor and coving of the same.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 observed two food handlers handling food without proper hair/beard restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain in order to prevent possible contamination.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(c) observed all equipment stored in 1st floor prep as well as basement prep in need of cleaning. Noted dried food splatter on walls, cooling units, exterior surfaces of equipment, shelving units, inside and alongside frying and grill equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11 observed outside grease receptacle in need of cleaning. Noted grease build up on surfaces of said receptacle. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.114 observed items stored improperly on basement floors throughout storage spaces. Insturcted to organize, remove unnecesary items and elevate at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14 observed all vents in ceiling 1st floor prep area as well as ventilation hood with accumulated dust and dirt debris. Instucted to clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in basement pastry and prep area. Instructed to increase.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Noted facility did not provide a valid city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate for employees working on site. Informed a certified manager with a current city of Chicago certificate must be on premises at all times and a valid must remain posted on site whenever time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are being prepared, handled and/or served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed the exposed hand-washing sink next to the back door not accessible for use. The drain line and water lines are not connected to the hand-washing sink. Management instructed that all exposed hand-washing sinks must be accessible for use at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed no shellstock tag attached to container of live mussels, located in walk in cooler, at time of inspection. Informed manager that shellfish shellstock tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approval sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Manager voluntarily discarded 15lb, at a value of $125.00 priority foundation violation # 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Observed facility without 90-days worth of shellfish tags with date sold or last served on tags. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 (citation combined with violation above)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed low temperature warewashing machine located in the kitchen's dish area not properly sanitizing. The sanitizing residual chlorine concentration was observed at 0ppm at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair to meet sanitizing requirements of 50-100ppm. Pic replaced chlorine and primed low temp dish machine, dish machine now reading 100 ppm priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the cold holding unit to be improper: chicken skewers at 45.4f, turkey sausage at 44.6f, spring roll at 52.0f, pico de gallo at 51.8f, and a variety of empanadas at 48.6f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 25 lbs of products worth $950.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Proper date marking and disposition

Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (chicken wings )not properly dated in walk-in cooler , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $200.00 priority foundation violation. Citation issued. 7-38-005

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Observed open rodent bait in food prep area, under ice machine and dry storage shelves instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain said area. Pic removed rodent bait and cleaned said areas and priority violation. 7-38-015 citation issued.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed scoops for dry storage containers being stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Observed plates not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed 2 door cold holding unit in rear prep area doors falling off and top lids of said cold holding unit broken. Instructed to repair

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer stored inside a prep cooler and a refrigerator near the entrance of prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient container not labeled on shelf under prep table. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(b): observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Found wiping cloth on top of the table in the rear prep area. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a bucket/container of sanitizer (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Found the ice scoop in the bar area on the 1st fl stored on top of the bar. Instructed to store in ice handle up or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Found the interior of the ovens and fryers with grease and food build up. Instructed to clean and maintain cooking equipment.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying them as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived foods are served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no reminder statement on menu. Instructed to add reminder statement to menu. Priority foundation violation

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area at improper ambient temperatures ranging between of 61.7-66.4f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tags placed on two reach in display cold holding units in front prep area. Priority violation

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed openings in middle of drive thru doors, middle of large rear exit doors on same side as drive thru, base of westside rear exit door and observed lower area of middle rear exit door damaged creating opening. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no sanitizing solution test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no hot and cold water pressure at utility sink. Instructed to restore hot and cold water pressure to utility sink. Observed leaking middle faucet at three comparment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe of wash compartment of three compartment sink near ice machine. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Observed no grease traps installed on two three compartment sinks in rear prep/dishwashing areas of facility. Instructed to install grease traps on two three compartment sinks in facility so that they shall be located to be easily accessible for cleaning.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed opening in rear of outside grease container lid. Instructed to replace outside grease container lid and maintain tight fitting lid on outside grease container. Priority foundation violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed missing ceiling vent covers on vent in front prep area above prep tables near cold holding units and in southside customer all gender washroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent covers in said areas and maintain.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19: observed boxes and containers stored on floor in utility closet. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-204.12: unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11: observed damaged wall behind handwashing sink in first floor washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair wall behind handwashing sink in first floor washroom for ease of cleanability.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12: observed splashes on wall above and to the right of three compartment sink. Observed buildup on exterior of grease trap near floor. Observed equipment on floor underneath three compartment sink and prep table across from three compartment sink. Instructed to clean in said areas and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6-501.14: observed dust buildup on ceiling vent cover in second floor washroom. Instructed to clean ceiling vent cover in second floor washroom and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed loose debri 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.

Approved thawing methods used

Observed shrimp thawing in gray lug without cold running water. Instructed to have cold running water at all times.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in food court in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Ceiling and walls in walkin cooler in food court in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Floor drain at soda dispensor in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Mechanical air vents in walkin cooler for food cout in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

Food properly labeled; original container

3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d): observed prepackaged slices of tres leches cake in the refrigerator near the front prep area with no food label. Instructed manager to provide the common name of the food, a list of ingredients; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-302.12: observed squirt bottles and seasoning shakers not labeled in the front food prep area. Instructed to label all food items not in it original food container.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11: observed a female food handler without a hair restraint, while in the food prep area. Instructed all food handlers must have on hair restraints while in the food prep area.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed all necessary items not on premises for complying with procedure available on site when employees respond to vomitting or diarrheal events. Instructed to obtain and maintain on premises all necessary items to follow the written procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed rust on shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors. Instructed to remove rust from shelves in large two door cold holding unit with glass doors, instructed nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe of handwashing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area and maintain.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Observed no covered receptacle in all gender employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in employee all gender washroom for sanitary products.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Observed non smooth outdoor surface underneath dumpster and grease container constructed of dirt and rocks. Instructed an outdoor surface for refuse, recyclabes and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.

Allergen training as required

At time of inspection facility provided no allergen awareness training certificates for employee with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all employees with city of Chicago food service sanitation certificates.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

2-101.11: observed a food manager certificate from the always food safe company with examination date of 1-13-2025. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times with the original city of Chicago food service manager certificate, while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer in the mini refrigerator closest to the register. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Personal cleanliness

2-402.11: observed the food handlers on site with no hair restraints, while in food prep area preparing orders. Instructed all food handlers must wear hair restraints, while in food prep area.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no exposed hand washing sinks located in the food prep areas and food service areas. Management instructed to install an exposed hand washing sink in all areas where food is prepared, served or where dishes are washed. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Food obtained from approved source

Observed several foods being sold on the retail shelves and in the display coolers from an unapproved source. Observed packaged snacks, yogurt drinks and bread with no label information or incomplete label information on them and no invoices provided stating where the food is produced. Management instructed that all food sold in the establishment must be from an approved source and properly labeled. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Food properly labeled; original container

Observed incomplete label information provided on prepackaged foods (snacks, bread, drinks, raw meat) stored on the retail shelves and in the display coolers. Management instructed to properly label all prepackaged food items.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Observed raw meat and cut raw vegetables stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk-in cooler and freezers. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Clean all 3 basins of the 3-compartment sink. Clean the interior and exterior of the freezers in the rear food prep area. Clean all food prep tables and stand mixer, and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Clean the dried animal blood on the floor of the walk-in cooler.

All food employees have food handler training

Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must provide proof of food handler training.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11(b-e): **c** equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. Instructed to remove ice, clean and maintain at all times.

Food properly labeled; original container

3-601.11: **c** standards of identity noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). Instructed person in charge all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed in basment prep/storage trapped german roaches in pest controil monitor traps, instructed to removed and replace monitor traps

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19: **c** nonfood-contact surfaces observed aluminum foil used as liner on food prep equipment and prep tables. Instructed to remove.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior of the reach in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15: **c** system maintained in good repair (in good repair) observed handsink in basement prep area leaking instructed to repair and miantain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.16: **c** wall and ceiling coverings and coatings observed holes thoughout basment ceiling and walls in prep area instructed to seal.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed no chemical sanitizer on premises used to sanitize equipment and utensils. Corrected on site quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Instructed chemical sanitizer shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Priorioty violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed pest control log book not maintained on premises. Observed last inspection report in log book dated 6/20/2025. Instructed retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Observed no quaternary ammonium test kit on premises. Corrected on site test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution delivered to facility before conclusion of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Observed no cold water pressure at one compartment sink. Instructed to restore cold water pressure at one compartment sink and maintain.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Unable to locate backflow prevention device on ice machine. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on ice machine so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area and observed stained ceiling tiles in employee washroom. Instructed to replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed large hole in wall in dry storage area. Instructed to smoothly repair wall in dry storage area for ease of cleanability.

All food employees have food handler training

At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handler

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

No hands washing signs in employees restrooms, instructed to post.

Proper date marking and disposition

No date markings for several cooked food items (chicken ) held in walk-in cooler, instructed manager to provide discard date to all tcs foods held for more than 24hr in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Food properly labeled; original container

No label provided for bulk food containers (sugar)at pastry station, instructed to label and maintain.

Personal cleanliness

Food handler not wearing hair restraint in main kitchen, instructed to wear.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Storing mops and brooms in food prep areas, instructed keep away to prevent cross contamination.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Pooling water and dirt noted in walk-in cooler ceiling light fixture, instructed to clean and maintain.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Using foam cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install

Previous core violation corrected

Previous core violation #48 (no drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install) from inspection report #2636497 dated on 5-8-26. Instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink in prep area not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Food handler obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no paper towel in the washroom at the washbowl sink nor at the hand-sink in the prep area. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed no handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Instructed to provide.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Observed handsink faucets 1st & 2nd floor toilet rooms not properly maintain with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed facility without chemical sanitizers needed to sanitizer equipment and utensils. Must provide chemical sanitizers and be available for use during all hours of operation. Priority violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Observed walk-in cooler #1 at 52f, #2 at 42f and walk-in freezer at 69f at improper cold holding temperatures facility still in process of installing systems. Instructed to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued. Priority violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed no hot holding or cooking equipment installed for sample kitchen instructed to provide.priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of foods the facility may receive during deliveries (i.e. Packaged deli meat, hot dogs etc.). Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed retail food establishment without a licensed pest control operator. All retail food establishments shall contract with a licensed Illinois exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. A log book shall be kept for a period of twelve (12) months and include a copy of the service reports and the pest control company’s Illinois department of public (idph) health license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). No citation issued