ASIA BUFFET AND GRILL.
8059 S CICERO AVE · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
16 of 23 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 252025PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ABOUT 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT PART OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT NEAR THE DEEP FRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COOLING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE BADLY STAINED AND WORN ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE LEFT OF THE DEEP FRYER AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF STAINS AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. THE REAR CAN GOOD STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE AREA LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING STATION AT THE ENTRY OF THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
APR 72025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON WALK IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
UNDERNEATH ALL DOOR HANDLES OF PREP COOLERS AND CAN OPENER HOLDER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/17/24 REPORT 2594820 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
MAY 172024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES NEAR WOK LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR WAREWASHING UNIT AND WORE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING UNIT CAUSING EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPLACE TILES AND RE GROUT SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA WITH WITH WATER ACCUMULATION AND NOT DRY. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION
JUL 142023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
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JUL 72023PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 25lbs OF UNCOOKED FISH AT 52.7F, 35lbs OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 45.8F, AND 20lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 80lbs AT A TOTAL COST OF $650. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA WHICH HOLDS TCS FOOD WITH AN IMPROPER AMIBENT TEMP OF 59.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. SAID COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAY 42023PASSED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHRIMP THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR RELOCATE TO WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED BACK DOOR WITH A QUARTER INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PRVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION
OBSERVED SHRIMP IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE COOK LINE BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED BUCKET OF SHRIMP AND NOODLES STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS PLACED ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF SLIDE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY HAND WASHING SINK AT KITCHEN ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSEVRED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERNEATH CRATE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 22022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALUMINUM FOIL LINING ON SHELVES ON ROLLING CART. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE
ENTIRE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WAREWASHING MACHINE INCLUDING DRAIN LINES, AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION, LIME AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, ENTIRE WOK LINE, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/SOILAGE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY UNDER WOK LINE WITH HEAVY DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DRAINS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN AND MAINTAINED FREE OF ACCUMULATION
NOV 102021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
NOV 32021FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WHERE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
SEE VIOLATION #60
THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2352990 DATED DECEMBER 9, 2019 #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #44 OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF-SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANIZIE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. #55 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DINING, SERVING, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ALL VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
DEC 162019PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZED SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL STORED IN COOKED RICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSIL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES,AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY USED CARDBOARD BOX AS STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSOR AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMLATED FOD DEBRIES, DUST AND GRASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL IN PREP, DINING, ANS SERVING, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITINGS INSIDE CABINET IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SEAFOOD SALAD 56.4F, CRABMEAT 56.1F, COOKED FISH 55.4F, CREAM CHEESE 54.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $50 OF FOOD ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT SLICED CANTALOUPE, SEAFOOD SALAD, ETC NOT DATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED PLASTIC BOWL STORED IN COOKED RICE AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE MUGS, PLATES AND BOWLS NOT INVERTED IN SELF-SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY USED CARDBOARD BOX USED AS STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE, HOT HOLDING AND COLD HOLDING SERVING AREAS ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON POP MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANIZIE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OPENINGS AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, DINING, SERVING, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (SHRIMP 69.6 F, EGGS, 52.7 F) PLACED ON TOP OF OTHER FOODS IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOR TCS FOODS SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCTS. APPROX. 5 LBS OF FOOD AND $40 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, COOKED RIBS, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS SHOULD HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS OR RICE, FLOUR, AND SUGAR IN THE REAR BACK STORAGE AREA ON THE SHELVING NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ON THE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE WAREWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR SERVICING.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND DIRT ON THE FLOORS OF THE EQUIPMENT AND ON THE WALLS AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 122018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.OBSERVED FOD IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR ZIP/LOC, BAGGIES.
OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REMOVE CAKED ON FLOUR/SYRUP FROM STORAGE SHELVES, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR COOLER AT COOKING PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE REAR KITCHEN FLOOR, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA/WOK STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ANS AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER THE COKE MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.
MAY 82018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE DRY STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. REMOVE CAKED ON FLOUR/SYRUP FROM STORAGE SHELVES.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER AT COOKING PREP AREA.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DINING AREA.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT OVER THE COKE SODA MACHINE IN BEVERAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE SEAL.
JAN 122018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER, AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST/REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, AND INTERIOR OF OVENS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON KITCHEN FLOOR, UNDER DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP, KEEP FLOOR DRY.
JAN 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ADDITIONAL SHELVING NEEDED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT BASE OF 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.
WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SYRUP BOXES AND LINES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AROUND MOTORS AND DROP PANS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
FEB 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 94.2F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $10 STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AND 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.3F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $18 STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNLABELED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMTELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $28. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE UNLABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, THE LEFT KNOB OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LEFT KNOB OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
AUG 252015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS, IE. ZIPLOCK/BAGGIES.
OBSERVED THE WOK STATION NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN WALI-IN COOLER WALL FAN GUARD COVERS(DUSTY).
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
MAY 222014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICED FRUIT INCLUDING: PINAPPLE, JICIMA, PEACHES, WATRERMELON, BANANNA, LEMONS, ORANGES, CUT TOMATOS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 59.5 F- 64.3F. ALL FRUIT AT APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AND VALUED AT $300 DISCARDED AND DENATURED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
APR 112014PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST, PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FROM THE PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT. THE CAN OPENER. THE PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP/STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE COOLERS. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE THE THICK CRUST OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE FLOOR TILES UNDER/IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE, WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REAR STORAGE WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. MUST REMOVE FOOD/SODA, DIRT/DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP.
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT (LEFT FAUCET) SINKS IN THE PREP AREA.
MUST STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 52013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND TABLE STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER THE SODA STATION AND BUFFET LINE. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET. NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE CREAM MACHINE FRONT ALSO REAR REMOVE STANDING WATER UNDER DISH AREA.
NEED TO REPAIR LADIES ROOM CEILING OVER TOILETS.
NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORES ON TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.
JAN 292013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER OVEN.
CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER FRONT OF FRYERS.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
NEED TO REPAIR CEILING OVER HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE.
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