ASIAN CHOPSTICKS, INC.

Chicago Health Dept

28 E ROOSEVELT RD · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

12 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 16

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED SURFACES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOODS

MAY 9

2022

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO MANAGER IN CHARGE AT START OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES AFTER START OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK BLOCKED BY BOXES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SEVERAL UTENSILS STORED IN HAND SINK. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL ITEMS TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.8-62.5. MANAGER DISCARDED:25 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN ($80) 10 POUNDS SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN ($200). 8 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE ($24). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND DELI COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANTIZE AREAS. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON DINNING ROOM FLOOR. MANAGER REMOVED COCKROACH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BOWL BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED SURFACES INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION HOODS WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTILATION HOODS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JAN 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FOUND FROZEN SHRIMP ON THREE COMP SINK THAWING IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX. INSTRUCTED TO THAW SHRIMP UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BLADE OF CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES DISCOLORED IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT IN KITCHEN; MUST REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIO. #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 12, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. #58 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

THE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON MARCH 12, 2019 WAS NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED; MUST POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) ISSUED.

MAR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-102.14 OBSERVED LICENSEE HOLDER DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE.DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT INCLUDING OR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR FOR REVIEW. EDUCATED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER FOOD HANDLING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR POSTED WHILE PREPPING AND SERVING HOT & COLD FOOD ITEMS OFFERED ON MENU. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,UTENSIL,PITCHER, BOWLS,LARGE FOOD DEBRIS, ETC. STORED INSIDE. HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME OF OPERATION. PERSON IN CHARGED REMOVED ITEMS FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MEETING HOT WATER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, HAND SINK WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER AT REAR PREP SINK HOT WATER AT 100 DEGREE F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED FACILITY REPAIRED HOT WATER 3/12/19 IN THE EVENING HOT WATER AT 100 DEGREES F ON 3/13/19 AT 4:00PM.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT THREE 2 POUND PANS OF FOOD (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, PORK) AT 46.9-49.9 DEGREES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOK LINE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 6 POUNDS $70.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, SANDWICHES, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AND DISPLAY COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS DRAWERS AND REACH IN COOLER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS GASKETS IN DISREPAIR DAMAGED, (TORN/HANGING OFF). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, OUT SIDE OF EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLE, INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER, TOUCH POINT AREA OF EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION STORE ON FLOOR AND DISORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZED AND STORE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS OF FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGG ROLLS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS (SCOOPS) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS OR STORE SCOOPS WITH THE HANDLES NOT DIRECTLY TOUCHING THE PRODUCT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EGG ROLLS BEING STORED IN RE-USED CARDBOARD BOXES AND CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS, AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

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APR 11

2018

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED 1 OUT OF 2 OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE LID OF SAID DUMPSTER AND GARBAGE LOCATED ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN THE GROUND AROUND SAID DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2059218 DATED 5/26/17; 33 - FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 - FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 35 - FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 45 - FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MAY 26

2017

PASS 10 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND OPENED NUMBER 10 CANS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ONCE CANS HAVE BEEN OPENED TO STORE THE REMAINING CONTENTS IN A FOOD GRADEABLE BAG/CONTAINER AND PROPERLY LABEL THE ITEM. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: -THE KNOBS ON THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE TOP SURFACE AND INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER/COOLERS. -THE LARGE INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT BUILD UP. -THE REAR GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOLERS AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK GREASE/DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND DRIPPING OFF THE HOOD. -THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS, FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. -THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH 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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

APR 4

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH 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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

MAR 27

2017

FAIL 14 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND 2 LARGE PLASTIC PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR, STAINLESS STEEL REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES WERE 57.1F-60.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 40LBS. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50.INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. RICE, DAIRY, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A MANAGER THAT HAS THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE SURFACE/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT DATED JUNE 27, 2016 NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. THERE WAS A PLANT BLOCKING THE SUMMARY. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SUMMARY VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACED THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS MISSING AND THE WATER IS LEAKING FROM THERE AND FROM THE FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE, MOP IS INSIDE THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR ONE WHEN PREARING AND/OR SERVING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE WASH 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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO PROOF THAT THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

JUN 27

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED MAIN KITCHEN HANDS WASHING SINK. OBSERVED POTS/UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN BLOCKING ACCESS TO IT. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN, GREASE DRIPPING OFF HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

SEP 21

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FRIED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE AND EGGS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING OF DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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