SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANONG INC..

BEAT. 35/100

2532 N CALIFORNIA AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 26, 2017 · passed

Failed 5 of 17 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep area,shall be replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls, ceilings that had gaps, exposed raw wood in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

MAR 10
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MAR 3
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH ON TABLE TOP IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP AREA RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS, FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FOOD/LITTER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES ON WOODEN PILLER AT BASEMENT NEXT TO TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL HOLES, CRACKS/CREVICES AT SAID WOODEN PILLER SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

JAN 27
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 25
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 DATED 1/12/2016 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1609660 NOT CORRECTED:- #18) NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER TOP AND WALL OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. STILL NOTED TODAY ADULTS AND BABY ROACHES, OVER 16 LIVE ROACHES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA: ON FLOOR, WALLS,COUNTER TOP,UNDER THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,AND SIDE OF MICROWAVE.ALSO LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACHES ACTIVITY, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO SERVICE COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SHELVES DOWN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED,DIRT AND GRIME... NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND RAILS OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING THROUGHOUT

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARDS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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JAN 20
2016
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

NOTED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 DATED 1/12/2016 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1609660 NOT CORRECTED:- #18) NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER TOP AND WALL OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. STILL NOTED OVER 30 LIVE ROACHES THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FLOOR, WALLS AND INSIDE MOTOR HOUSING OF SERVICE COOLERS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE COCKROACH ACTIVITY, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO SERVICE COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SHELVES DOWN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED,DIRT AND GRIME... NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND RAILS OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING THROUGHOUT.

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREAS/COUNTERS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN BOARDS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 12
2016
FAILED
10 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 48.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (HOT AND COLD) TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 105.7F, RICE 132.5F,EGGS 55.6F, SOUPS 116.3F,ASSORTED SAUCES COOKED 95.8F, NOODLE 85.1F, CHICKEN 67.5F, SPRING ROLLS 57.7F, SPRING ROLL MIXTURES 56.9F, CHEESE 50.1. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 110 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $366.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES USING THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH FINAL RINSE OF LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) READING AT 00PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL DISH WASHER IS PROPERLY SANITIZING WITH THE FINAL RINSE OF 50PPM AND ABOVE.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL THE DISH WASHER IS REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH CUTTING BOARD, KNIFE AND FOOD ON TOP OF SINK (USED AS A PREP TABLE),GARBAGE CAN, TRAY HOLDING RACK AND GALLON OF GREASE ALL IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER TOP AND WALL OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA....ALSO NOTED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH COMPLETE LOG BOOK UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT TWO SERVICE COOLERS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED SHELVES DOWN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED,DIRT AND GRINE... NOTED DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AND RAILS OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, ALONG WALL BASE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE DEAD ROACHES. MUST CLEAN SANITIZES AND UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT INSIDE THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 2
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GRASE BUILDUP ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINED. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMNETS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 19
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NO LONGER USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

SEP 9
2014
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

UPON INSPECTION NOTED 160 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SITTING ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT AT A TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 10 COCKROACHES ON PREMISES (6 BEHIND STAND UP 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON 1ST FLOOR AND 4 IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NO LONGER USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

SEP 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 70 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(SHRIMP, PORK, BEEF, EGGS, AND CRAB RANGOON FILLING WITH CRAB CREAM CHEESE AND EGGS) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51.1F-69.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

FOUND THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE AND WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEES TOUCHING THEIR FACE AND DIRTY DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT EVERY POSSIBLE CHANCE OF CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, PORK, BEEF, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO NO LONGER USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS WITH FOCUS ON AREAS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

APR 10
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), floor in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.

AUG 8
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOODS CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT STORED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Clean and degrease the cooking equipments and surfaces in detail.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREA.

JUL 31
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

ECO LAB LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION. DISPENSING "0"PPM OF CHLORINE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.MUST NOT USE UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX ATT.A.LOPEZ 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL:cdphfood@cityofchicago.org ONCE REPAIRED AND REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOODS CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT STORED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Clean and degrease the cooking equipments and surfaces in detail.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREA.

OCT 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING AND FAN GUARD ABOVE THE SAME AREA

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE AREA

FEB 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/5/10 DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DIRTY DISHWARE STORED ON SHELVINGS DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN MULTI-USE BOWLS IN FOOD PREP.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE PERSONAL BELONGINS IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

FEB 5
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE OF FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS TOUCHING BODY PARTS,[FACE,HEAD,MOUTH,NOSE,ETC]. WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WHEN REQUESTED TO WASH HANDS,HANDS WERE WASHED WITHOUT SOAP,BECAUSE THERE WERE NO SOAP IN THE SOAP DISPENCER. CITATION ISSEUED 7-38-010[A]CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGENT TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS FIRST WHENEVER THEY TOUCH ANY NONE FOOD OBJECT BEFORE HANDLING FOOD OR BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES TO HANDLE FOODS. INSTRCTED TO ALSO MAKE SOAP AVAILABLE AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING OF FOOD SERVICE STAFFS. CDI

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUN CLEANED MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES THR-OUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT [UPSIDEDOWN] AT ALL TIMES. ALSO DISH WASH RACKS STORED ON FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OF THE FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS,TOILET BOWLS , 3COMP.SINKS,AND MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DIRTS,MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED SAME AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND/CORNERS OF EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEED CLEANING.

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