JAN 10
2019
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ASIAN TOWN NOODLES.
BEAT. 18/100
7534 W ADDISON ST · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 10, 2019 · passed
Failed 5 of 9 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP ON THE WALL AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH WARPED PAINT AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
JAN 42019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SODA CRATES AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE GROUND AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPT SINK SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP ON THE WALL AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH WARPED PAINT AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 272018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 40 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM & 1 DROPPING WAS OBSERVED ON THE GROUND BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SODA CRATES AND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE GROUND AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON SITE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND STORE ALL ITEMS ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OR HIGHER OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH WATER DAMAGE, AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GAP ON THE WALL AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REATTACH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH WARPED PAINT AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE STORAGE AREA BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
AUG 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SCREEN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN /CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, WOK, STOVE,). REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 82017FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CHICKEN AT 66.8F TO 69.3F, 20 LBS TOTAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00 TOTAL 20 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER TANK AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA OVER 40 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734842 DATED 3/25/16. #32-SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. #41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF AND WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SCREEN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN /CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, WOK, STOVE,). REMOVE GREASE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FILTER AND HOOD WIT GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED MALE COOK COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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MAR 252016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING ON SINK AND ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20LBS BEEF @ 47.6F AND 3 LBS SHRIMP @ 55.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTAIRLY DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURES DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES. Edit Delete
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAR 182016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPES PROVIDE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY NOTED ON LAST REPORT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS UPON NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JAN 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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