MAR 6
2025
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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2015 SEE THRU CHINESE KITCHEN.
BEAT. 25/100
609 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 6, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
105
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FLY STRIPS FOUND HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS. -THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER THE SINKS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 25
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
APR 182024FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2024
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (RICE 171.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING, MOP SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586962, DATED 12/14/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. -47. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -47. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -47. OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -49. OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -55. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -58. OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED
DEC 142023PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 148.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERRTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK AND POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTSS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 1
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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NOV 152022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SALT AND MSG CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOOD. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOORS BEHIND GRIDDLE AREA AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JUN 22021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
MAY 252021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS SUCH (BEEF AND CHICKEN) STORED IN CONATAINERS WITHOUT LABEL AND USE BY DATE. INFORMED PIC THAT ANY FOODS PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS MUST ALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE GREY CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA NEAR HANDWASHING SINK OF DRIED RICE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. APPRX 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER COLD HOLD UNIT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. APPRX 20 AROUND HOT WATER UNIT. APPRX 10 DROPPINGS NEAR SMALL FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED ACTIVITY OF SMALL FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER UNIT. RECCOMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR STORING FOODS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT LINED WITH ALLUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON AND AROUND GROUND AREA OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAITAIN RECORD OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
AUG 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR PROPERLY RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLITE PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED ALUMINUM BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
SEP 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED IN-USE WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND POP CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CARDBOARD AND MILK CRATES FROM SHELVES. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, FOOD SOILING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113(B) OBSERVED TWO-INCH GAP ON LID OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 122018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114(A) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING MULTI-USE BOWL IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN 70.3F, EGG ROLLS 50.2F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 48.9F, BBQ PORK 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $400 AND 80LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED IN-USE WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA AND POP CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CARDBOARD AND MILK CRATES FROM SHELVES. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED TO SPLASH, SPILLAGE, FOOD SOILING SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING FROM REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.113(B) OBSERVED TWO-INCH GAP ON LID OF OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12(A) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 112018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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2018
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATIONS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED CHEMICAL PPM.
APR 262018FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2018
FAILED
8 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATIONS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED CHEMICAL PPM.
OCT 172017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2017
PASSED
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE CARTS, RICE COOKER AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND FREEZERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.
MAR 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2017
PASSED
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN PREP TABLE SURFACES, CUTTING BOARDS, KNIVES AND CLEAVERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK AND SINKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE GREASY AND STAINED; MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER ON PREP TABLES AND IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND LARGE COOLERS AND FREEZERS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
APR 252016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER SHELVING OF DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BASE BOARD COVING FALLING NEXT TO THE RESTROOM DOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARD COVING.
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