1ST CHOP SUEY.
5845 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 24 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 112025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-305.11: FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAI
4-101.19: CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
6-201.11: WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
6-501.12: TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
AUG 42025FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONGWALL BASE BEHIND WIRE STORAGE RACKS. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND HAVE SURFACES SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CAUSING STANDING WATER IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT AND MAINTAIN
TOILET ROOM DOOR AND ALL SURROUNDING WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
APR 292024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
APR 222024FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND IN THE CORNER OF THE WASHROOM UNDER THE HAND-WASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND STOCK BOXES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE WOK AND STOVE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, SOAP DISPENSER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, WOK STATION, 1 BURNER STOVE, OVEN, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP.
SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM WHERE PIPES GO INTO THE WALL.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILDUP. CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 82023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 282023FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLIING TCS FOODS SUCH BEEF, CHICKEN, AND SOUPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
OBSERVED APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FURNANCE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS PLACED ON TOP OF BEEF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WIPE CLOTH TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE SHELVING AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH SOMETHING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING AND THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKLINE, AND ON THE FAN GUARDS IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN REACH-COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOIL ACCUMULATION AND EXCESSIVE DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER COOK LINE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 82022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS (DOOR HANDLES, DOOR GASKETS, WIRE RACKS) , EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES INCLUDING: UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AROUND LEGS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS OF COOLERS/FRYERS, UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE LENGTH OF WOK LINE WITH ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGH OUT.
CRACKED FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRYERS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. WALL IN DISREPAIR BEHIND/ ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. WALL COVERING (STAINLESS STEEL AND FRP MATERIAL) IS NOT TIGHT FITTING AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO AS SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
SEE 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1/31/22 REPORT 2547161 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
FEB 92022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
JAN 312022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING ,ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR FURNACE ROOM AND ON SHELVES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND WOK LINE WITH ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE/DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/3/19 REPORT 2288735 NOT CORRECTED: 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN. Aug 13, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MISSING COMMON NAMES ON DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 6-501.18: **C** Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures TOILET AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions WALLS, CEILING, VENTS, LIGHTSHIELDS AND ALL DOORS (WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, TOILET ROOM DOOR) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES. 55 6-501.16: **C** Drying Mops MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR WITHOUT SOILINF WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MAY 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
EGGROLLS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MISSING COMMON NAMES ON DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD RESIDUE AND/OR DEBRIS, GREASE: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND ALL BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET AND HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES.
WALLS, CEILING, VENTS, LIGHTSHIELDS AND ALL DOORS (WALK IN COOLER, FREEZER, TOILET ROOM DOOR) NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES.
MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR WITHOUT SOILINF WALLS, EQUIPMENT, OR SUPPLIES.
JUN 72018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MEAT IN WALK-IN FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP LOC/ BAGGIES.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, 2 DOOR COLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN WOK STATION DRIP TRAYS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE WOK STATION, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 222018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING REAR STOVE TOP, BULK CONTAINERS/LIDS IN REAR STORAGE.
OBSERVED THE TILES IN THE REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF RE-GROUTING, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT. ALSO REMOVE STANDING WATER IN THE SAME AREA.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA.
OBSERVED MOP SINK LEAKING AT BASE WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES.
MAR 282017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS, AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202017FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8/26/16 REPORT 1953222 NOT CORRECTED: 33 MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTANERS, SEASONING CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES 34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALL THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 37 TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 40 ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. 41 ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.
BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOER WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER DOORS, WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS, AND HANDLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING TILES. ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 262016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTANERS, SEASONING CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLERS, ALL PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALL THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT COOLER AND CARDBOARD ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD APPROVED STORAGE BAGS(ZIP LOCK ETC.)/ CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, ALSO COOLER DOOR TRACKS,STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE, STOVE TOP, AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE SMALL FRONT COOLER/FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR SINK AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
SEP 182014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 25 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE STORAGE RACKS AND PRODUCT STORED ON THE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE IN ELIMINATING FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473781 DATED 06-17-14 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 30-FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. 33-FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, PREP TABLE LEGS/SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34-FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. 34-FOUND FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN. 35-FOUND WALLS AND PIPES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 43-FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES TO THE AREA LEADING TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY.
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS APPAREL EXTREMELY SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN APPAREL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: STORAGE RACKS IN REAR OF WALK IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, PREP TABLE LEGS/SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FOUND FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER/AROUND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, SINKS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS-REMOVE FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS.
FOUND FLOORS IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WALLS AND PIPES AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WHICH MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED A SMALL CHILD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL PER CITY CODE IN THE PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 142013FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS, WITH PLATES OF RICE, BEEF AND EATING THRU-OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO EAT AND DRINK IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5/30/12 (1227337) NOT CORRECTED. CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34- FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35 WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 37- TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 38- HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES 41 ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS
COOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
REPLACE WORN CAULK WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE SURROUNDING BASE OF UTILITY SINK.
UNCLEAN KNIVES NOTED ON KNIFE STORAGE RACK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
PROVIDE PROPER SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 72012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 302012FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9 DEGREES. COOLER MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES WHILE STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2 DOZEN EGGS, 3 BOWLS OF SHRIMP, 2 BOWLS OF COOKED BEEF, LARGE BOWL OF WHITE RICE AND PORK STUFFED DUMPLINGS. ALL PRODUCT WAS 48-51 DEGREES WHILE STORED IN REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $150.00 30 POUNDS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
FOUND 10-12 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR AREA. FOUND FLIES ON STORAGE BOXES, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY.
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLER, ALL RUBBER GASKETS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STEAM TABLE. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED FOOD SPLASHES ON REAR WALL, AND FRONT CEILING TILES OVER FREEZER NEED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR REST ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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