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Jan 5, 2010

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED, DIRTYLIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER ,MUST GBE CLEAN
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ,WATER SHOWING 57.1F, AT 12:30 PM,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE WATER HEATER-BOILER AND THE WATER TEMP WAS 83.2FIN HANDSINK AND 85.2 IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT 1:00 PM WATER TEMP WAS 85.7F,AT 2:20PM WATER TEMP 94.2F;CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;HOT WATER MUST BE 110F TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS; INSTRUCTED PREMISES TO STOP OPERATION UNTIL HOT WATER RESTORED TO MINIMUM OF 110F AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING OPERATION. MUST REPORT TO CDPH OFFICE AT 2133 W LEXINGTON TO BRING DOCUMENTS /RECEIPTS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK FULL OF DIRT AND BLACK MATERIAL SORROUNDING THE INNER SINK,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK MATERIAL
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL ABOVE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;BROKEN AND MISSING TILE BASBOARD NEAR COOLER,MUST BE REPLACED;ALL CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

Jan 6, 2010

HANDSINK FULL OF DIRT AND BLACK MATERIAL SORROUNDING THE INNER SINK,MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK MATERIAL HAS BEEN CLEANED,BLACK MATERIAL HAS BEEN REMOVED
DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN HAS BEEN CLEANED
WALL ABOVE MICROWAVE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN;BROKEN AND MISSING TILE BASBOARD NEAR COOLER,MUST BE REPLACED;ALL CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN HAS BEEN ABATED AND CORRECTED
. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR SIDE MUST BE REPLACED, DIRTYLIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER ,MUST GBE CLEAN HAS BEEN ABATED AND CORRECTED
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ,WATER SHOWING 57.1F, AT 12:30 PM,TECHNICIAN CAME TO FIX THE WATER HEATER-BOILER AND THE WATER TEMP WAS 83.2FIN HANDSINK AND 85.2 IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AT 1:00 PM WATER TEMP WAS 85.7F,AT 2:20PM WATER TEMP 94.2F;CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;HOT WATER MUST BE 110F TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS; INSTRUCTED PREMISES TO STOP OPERATION UNTIL HOT WATER RESTORED TO MINIMUM OF 110F AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING OPERATION. MUST REPORT TO CDPH OFFICE AT 2133 W LEXINGTON TO BRING DOCUMENTS /RECEIPTS HAS BEEN ABATED AND CORRECTED

Jun 16, 2010

MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING IN THE SERVING AREA, CEILING ABOVE THE SODA ICE MACHINE,CEILING VENT ABOVE THE SODA ICE MACHINE, WITH DUST BUILT UP.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER(ARIZONA), BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TOASTER COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, NOT IN GOOD REPAIR LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 14, 2010

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES AND AIR FAN INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER 1 PREP COOLER INFRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND MENU POSTERS WITH Accumulated DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE REAR AREA
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN AND LOOSE,MUST CLEAN AND FIXED

Feb 10, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA NEEDS RECAULKING,TILES NEEDS TO BE SEALED; HOSE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE READJUSTED ABOVE THE SINK NOT TO TOUCH WATER
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND PREP COOLER,UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE IN THE CEILING AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Apr 19, 2011

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING BASEWALLS ALONG DISH AREA AND REAR,MUST BE PROVIDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE MUST BE REPLACED
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DISH AREA -JOB ORDER REVIEWED DATED 04-11-11; FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA-LOCATED OPPOSITE FOOD COURT ,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES

Jun 16, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTERTOP IN MICROWAVE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER MOPSINK,UNDER COFFEE MACHINE TABLE ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ABOVE PANINI GRILL/MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES THRUOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENENCE
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPE UNDER HANDSINK MUST BE FIXED

Aug 2, 2011

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING DIRTY DISHES,UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 200 PPM QUATS OR 100 PPM CHLORINE; BEFORE END OF INSPECTION QUATS SANITIZER WAS BROUGHT IN BY EMPLOYEE
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INTHE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR BEHIND COOLER IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. UPPER WINDOW CURTAINS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE CALIBRATED ,40F OR LESS FOR COOLERS

Oct 27, 2011

Counter under machine and equipment in front prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
Ventilation cover above prep counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Nov 18, 2011

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539335,06-16-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; FOUND # 32,35,36 NOT CORRECTED-#32 MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND SIGNAGE ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;#35 WALLS ABOVE PANINI GRILL,MICROWAVE WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,WALLS ABOVE MILK SERVICE COUNTER FOR CUSTOMERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE'# 36 LIGHT FIXTURES THROUGHOUT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,AT THIS TIME 2 LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST COORDINATE WITH AIRPORT MANAGEMENT FOR CLEANING; GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-25-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP MUST BE REPLACED
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STORAGE AREA AT THE BACK ROOM MUST BE ORGANIZED,KEEP SUPPLIES IN ITS PROPER PLACE

Nov 25, 2011

STORAGE AREA AT THE REAR HAS BEEN CLEANED AND ORGANIZED
HAS BEEN CORRECTED; #32 BECAUSE OF LIMITED SPACE ,SHELF/RACK WAS INSTALLED ABOVE 3C SINK WHICH WILL SERVES AS A DRAINBOARD IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK;SIGNAGE HAS BEEN CLEANED,#35 WALLS HAS BEN CLEANED,#36 LIGHT FIXTURES HAS BEEN CLEANED
DAMAGED FLOOR TILES HAS BEEN REPLACED
THERMOMETER HAS BEEN PROVIDED

Dec 8, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BEHIND COOLER BY WINDOWS AT THE REAR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND SIGNAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Mar 14, 2012

WALLS BESIDE MICROWAVE/BREAD TOASTER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS ALONGCORNERS,BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Apr 25, 2012

FOR NEXT INSPECTION
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
DISPLAY CABINET FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOR NEXT INSPECTION

May 7, 2012

CABINETS UNDER CASH REGISTER,UNDER BAGEL SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COUNTER TOP UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES,BOTTOM AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS AND CEILING IN THE COFFEE AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING IN THE DISH AREA AND AROUND BOILER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT IN 1 UPRIGHT COOLER IN ENTRANCE AREA

May 8, 2012

ROLLER CART FOR TRANSPORTING FOOD (NO FOOD AT THIS TIME) UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS AND RAILS BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LEAKING FAUCET IN FRONT HAND SINK MUST BE FIXED

Jun 14, 2012

INTERIOR TUBE OF THE ICE MAKER IN THE SODA MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW CURTAIN ABOVE COFFEE AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS ,CEILING,POST AT THE REAR ,ABOVE COOLERS,ABOVE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Oct 10, 2012

FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 48.3 F AND 49.1 F- CREAMS, CHEESES, ROAST BEEF, TURKEY, HAM, CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA, SAUSAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
PREP AREA SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. FOUND CREAM, CHEESE, ETC. INSIDE COOLER AT THIS TIME.
STAND UP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER.

Oct 12, 2012

CORRECTED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/10/12
SEE REPORT DATED ON 10/10/12

Oct 12, 2012

MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR (WATER LEAKING FROM DEVICE). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP RUST/BUBBLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP/MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Oct 30, 2012

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (LOCATED OUTSIDE FRONT AREA) AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COFFEE BREWER IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER/FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP AREA.
NOTED PRE-PACKAGED SALAD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL (PRODUCT NAME, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS ETC.)
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE CREAM CHEESE PREP COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

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