JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ASIAN CAJUN.
BEAT. 18/100
2428 N ASHLAND AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 16, 2018 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA INFRONT OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62018FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2018
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE SHELVING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BOTH ICE MACHINES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.NO CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA INFRONT OF EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. MUST DEFROST ALL UP FIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 12017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1948591, DATED 8/2/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND AT 3- COMP SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF. #41; MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND LEVEL DINING AREA AND REAR HALLWAY TO GARBAGE AREA #45 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. MUST DEFROST ALL UP FIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE CLEAN AND SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM 2ND LEVEL CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG IN PLACE FOR MUSSELS AND CLAMS,OYSTERS STORED INSIDE A PAN IN PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST KEEP 90- DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL USED 4LBS.$8.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B-2)
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD AT BOTH HAND SINK IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND AT 3- COMP SINK NEXT TO CLEAN DISH STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK,OVEN,FRYER,STOVE,1- EYE STOVE),PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST 1ST & BSMT REACH IN FREEZERS,MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 2ND LEVEL DINING AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT AND SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE LEADING TO 2ND LEVEL DINING AREA AND REAR HALLWAY TO GARBAGE AREA
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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NOV 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 12
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA UNFINISHED. FLOOR MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. PAINT OR SEAL FLOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHTING IN BASEMENT INADEQUATE. INSTALL ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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