HEALTHCARE ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS
1949 N HUMBOLDT BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant
16 inspections
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.112: **C** Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA 200-300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FLOOR AND FOOD BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD STORAGE UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS AND OPEN CEILING SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 49. 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 AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED REFER UNIT IN BASMENT STORAGE DOOR LINING BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP. NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CEILING HAS HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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10 infractions
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE ON TOP OF STOVE: RICE WITH VEGTABLES AT 119.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $110.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA 200-300 DEAD SMALL BLACK FLIES THROUGHOUT FLOOR AND FOOD BOXES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD BUGS FROM DRY STORAGE AREA.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD STORAGE UNDER WASTEWATER PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS AND OPEN CEILING SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP. NOTED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CEILING HAS HOLES AND WATER DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR & DRAINS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE AREA,BAR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED REFER UNIT IN BASMENT STORAGE DOOR LINING BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, INTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
- OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP/UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLAEN AND MAINTAIN.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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2 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(SALAD, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED OPEN SEAMS IN THE CEILING DRYWALL AND PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- THE LIGHT FIXTURE ON THE CEILING NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMP SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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9 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
- OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.CURRENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE IS DATED 10/8/18 THAT IS PROVIDED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL SO THAT THE DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #54 WAS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2243729 ON 12/20/18: 54 - PREMISES HAS NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. WASTE IS BEING DISCARDED IN CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR ALL GARBAGE. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
- PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 12/20/18 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- PREMISES HAS NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. WASTE IS BEING DISCARDED IN CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR ALL GARBAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Kitchen counter by exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Damaged ceiling tiles in Women's Bathroom that were damaged/stained, shall be replaced.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- Women's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Exhaust fan(ventilation) in women's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
- Found aluminum foil used as a shelf liner inside cabinets. Instructed to remove. Found raw wood shelving in basement dry storage area. Instructed to paint or seal wood. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Found dust build up on fan covers inside 2 door refrigerator in kitchen area. Must remove, clean and sanitize.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Found 2 door refrigerator without light bulb inside. Must replace. Found uncovered lights over kitchen area. Must replace with shatter resistant bulbs or replace missing light shield. Must maintain.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN FILTERS UNDER THE HOOD, STOVE AND THE INTERIOR OF SOME CABINETS IN THE PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED