FEB 18
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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#1 CHOP SUEY.
BEAT. 44/100
4307 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 18, 2022 · passed
Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
23
16 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
MAR 132020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242020FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2020
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINATAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
RE ADJUST THE TOILET DOOR SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA ,AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2283095 DATED 4/12/19. #37- 3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. #49- 4-602.13- CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #56-4-202.18- VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP SMOOTHIE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGG ROLL INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT 58.0 DEGREE F. 2 LBS; ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CUBE CHICKEN AT 54.0 DEGREE F 1 LB, EGG ROLL AT 45 DEGREE F, 10 LBS, SHRIMP AT 54 DEGREE F, 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $75.00 TOTAL 17 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT TCS PREPARED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED .
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, DEEP FRYER,STOVE ) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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APR 172018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-----------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
MAR 292017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.( CAULK WORN OUT).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE 3 TRAYS WITH CONDIMENT UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAP/HOLES AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FOUND THE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS DURING INSPECTION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 192016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found rust and debris on shelves inside walk in cooler. Must detail clean, and remove rust or paint shelves. Must maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found floor of walk in cooler with rust. Must remove rust, or paint floor. Must maintain.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Found several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometer in all refrigeration units. Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place.
JUN 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 2lbs of beef @ 57.8F ($12); 2 doz eggs @ 66.6F ($2). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less during storage (or at 140F or above for hot held foods). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Food not protected during storage in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Found raw beef and pork stored directly above ready to eat foods (open container of strawberries and cooked noodles). Found raw chicken (uncovered) stored on top of premade sauce container sitting on floor. Found eggs stored on shelf directly above sauces and vegetables in reach in cooler. Instructed must not store any ready to eat or prepared foods under any potentially hazardous raw foods. Instructed must not stored ready to eat, prepared foods or potentially hazardous foods under eggs. Walk in coolers and reach in coolers were rearranged during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found open cans of vegetable stored in reach in cooler. Found food items stored in grocery bags. Found eggrolls stored in cardboard. Instructed all foods must be stored in proper commercial grade containers or bags. All storage containers must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Found bowl/utensils stored in bulk food containers with contents. Instructed must store all utensils in separate, clean containers. Must maintain.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found cooking line with excessive grease build up and food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
excessive grease build up on floor under cook line. Instructed must remove all debris and grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Found hood over cook line with excessive grease build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Found ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to remove and properly store separately in a clean container. Must maintain.
NOV 192015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 19
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED, OPEN CASES OF RAW GREEN PEEPERS, GREEN ONIONS AND BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW, PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. HOLE IN BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. ON PLASTIC MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING AT FRONT TO GO FOOD CONTAINER SHELVING. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 11-6-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD AS POSSIBLE ROACH BREEDING AREAS AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL ROACH AND MICE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST NOT USE USED RAW CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD ITEMS OR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER PACKAGES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER SHELVING THROUGHOUT. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND POTS AND PANS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ON THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 242015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 24
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
FEB 172015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2015
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.#35-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKS WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SEP 192014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EMPTY USED PLASTIC BOTTLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUN 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN REAR IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.
JUN 62014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 8 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM SHELF WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD TRAY CART.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK (FRONT SERVICE AREA).---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 212013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSE HAND SINK ,REAR, IS CLOGGED/SLOW DRAIN. MUST UNCLOG EXPOSE HAND SINK. GREASE TRAP HAS BUILD OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
FEB 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED . MUST LABLE AND DATE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND COVES ALONG WALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSE SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY . MUST SEAL AND PAINT.
NOV 302012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, must provide new thermometer to walk in cooler.
APR 242012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2012
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, dining area, shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in display cooler shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
JUN 32011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE LEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT COVERS ABOVE SOUP HOT HOLDING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE
JAN 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP NEEDS CLEANING; MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP IN FRONT DOOR,MAKE SURE NO LIGHT IS COMING THRU THE DOOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED
JUN 282010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener, storage shelves, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling tile in prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail all damaged ceiling tile.
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