FEB 20
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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A-MI-THA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 66/100
6207 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 20, 2025 · passed
14 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED JARS OF KIMCHI SOLD "TO GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL ITEMS SOLD "TO GO" WITH CONTACT INFORMATION AND INGREDIENTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
JAN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED HOUSE MADE KIMCHI ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF KIMCHI TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF HOUSE MADE KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESS INVOLVING THE FERMENTATION OF KIMCHI. INSTRUCTED TO HALT PRODUCTION OF KIMCHI AND REQUEST VARIANCE FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CARDS ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 192023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME SMALL HOLES AT WALLS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM.MUST REPAIR/SEAL.
JAN 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OFEMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES DID NOT HAVE SIGN POSTED INSIDE REQUIRING ALL CUSTOMERS TO WEAR MASK REGARDLESS OF THE VACCINATION STATUS. MUST PROVIDE SIGN.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
PREMISES IS OPEN FOR INDOOR DINING AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD OF DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.
JUL 72021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT AT 75.0F. MUST MAINTAIN WATER TEMPERATURE AT MOP SINK TO 100.0F.
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NOV 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 52020FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2020
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH APPROX:2 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.MUST PEST-PROOF DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELFS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECCOMEND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD AT (LEFT-SIDE) FOR HAND SINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED KITCHEN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE.MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DUCT-TAPE ALL ACROSS TOP PANEL OF ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS-DEBRIS HANGING ON KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL/CEILING AND AROUND PIPES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AND PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 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 DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED WALLS IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
MAR 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining( Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area, and by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.).
MAR 172017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Reach in cooler shelving/racks in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink area, and by rear kitchen area not clean, need 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 kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be repaired/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet in rear kitchen prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
MAY 102016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BOTTLED FOOD FOR SALE (KIMCHI AND FERMENTED GARLIC) INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. (NAME OF BUSINESS/ADDRESS/INGREDIENTS ETC)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAY 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTURCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FLOOR AND WALL NOT SEALED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTRUCTED TO RUBBER COVING. CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
APR 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. DURING INSPECTION FOUND GLASS JARS CONTAINING KIMCHE AND MUSHROOMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE A SMALL BLACK ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH DATE, PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE, BUSINESS NAME , ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER AT ALL TIMES. ALSO FOUND LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING RICE FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR AND BROWN RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.MUST LABEL AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE GASKET AT THE 1DR REFRIGERATOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. PRESENTLY A WRENCH IS ATTACHED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE COLD WATER FAUCET SIDE. MUST REPAIR.
JUN 122013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
JUN 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER TO BE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED TECHNICIAN FOR CONSULTATION.COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE OF 39.8F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION w#7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 48F TO 79F. (KIM CHI 48.5F, YELLOW FLOUR(MONG BEANS AND RICE),CONTAINER OF TOFU 48.3, NOODLES 50.8F,ASSORTED CUT VEGETABLES INSIDE INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS 51.5F(ONIONS,CARROTS,MUSHROOMS ETC),INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED TOFU 56.4F AND SEA WEED 53.2F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 60LBS WORTH $150.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE OF ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AND UTENSILS INSIDE THE DISH WASHER WITH TEMPERATURE 115F.(HOT TEMP SANITIZER) NORMAL FROM 180F AND ABOVE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE IS ATTAINED. BY END OF THIS INSPECTION TEMPERATURE OF DISHWASHER WAS READING 183F. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED TILES AT CEILING ESPECIALLY BY THE DISH WASHER AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON COUNTER TOP BEHIND FRONT PREP/STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVINGS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OCT 112012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Prep table lower shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
NOV 42011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 4
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area under cooking equipment need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Missing ceiling tiles in front prep area shall be replaced/provided.Rear storage ceiling had hole, gaps, shall be repair.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Missing vent guard in kitchen prep area shall be provided, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced/repaired.
JAN 142011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler. Must date and label food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks, coolers, storage shelving not clean need deatiled cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in storage room under heavy equipment, storage shelving need 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 kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in food prep area need cleaning, missing, broken light shields in rear storage area shall be provided/replaced.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
MAY 192010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Storage shelves under prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and reseal floor in storage room.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Light covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in several areas not sealed. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint. Coving not installed along wallbase not storage room. Instructed to seal and install coving. Ceiling tile missing and damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all tiles.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles.
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