JUN 29
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BAHAY KUBO.
YOUR CALL. 55/100
5750 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 29, 2015 · passed
4 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired, cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
MAR 112014FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2014
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FLIES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- OVER 10 AT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, OVER 10 AT DINING ROOM ON WALLS AND OVER 10 AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (03/18/14) ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ADJACENT TO COCA-COLA COOLER. MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND VENTILATION HOOD FILERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MOP SINK ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
MAY 232013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND POTS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES,ALSO REMOVE DIRTY RAW WOOD UNDER THE SPICES ABOVE THE SOUTH DISPLAY PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND POTS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES,ALSO REMOVE DIRTY RAW WOOD UNDER THE SPICES ABOVE THE SOUTH DISPLAY PREP COOLER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNABLE TO CHECK FOOD STORAGE AREA DUE TO STOCK AND BOXES ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPAIR UNEVEN WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DEAD FLIES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP SOUTH COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT MOP SINK FAUCET WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK IF GARDEN HOSE IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET
MAY 152013FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. FRONT AREA EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT OF THE SINK A BLACK COOLER UNIT AND A CART FULL WITH WATER BOTTLES.THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA A GREEN GARDEN HOSE IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET AND HEAVILY WRAPPED WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS IN FRONT OF EXPOSED SINK LOCATED AT FRONT AREA,AND GARDEN HOSE WAS REMOVED FROM EXPOSED SINK IN THE KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROX 40 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: FRONT AREA ON CLEAN DISHES,CUPS,FOOD CONTAINERS TO GO ETC,ALSO ON WALLS,AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER,SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN KITCHEN WALLS AND CLEAN UTENSILS. MOP CLOSET SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND ON DIRTY MOP. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE PREPARED,STORED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,STORED AND SERVED. ALSO OBSERVED COPY OF CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES (OF BUSINESS OWNER),INSTRUCTED TO POST A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS AND POTS HANGING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM SHELVES,ALSO REMOVE DIRTY RAW WOOD UNDER THE SPICES ABOVE THE SOUTH DISPLAY PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CHEST FREEZER WITH A BUILD-UP OF ICE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNABLE TO CHECK FOOD STORAGE AREA DUE TO STOCK AND BOXES ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPAIR UNEVEN WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNABLE TO CLEAN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DEAD FLIES INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE PREP SOUTH COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A GARDEN HOSE ATTACHED AT MOP SINK FAUCET WITHOUT A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HOSE AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SAID SINK IF GARDEN HOSE IS ATTACHED TO FAUCET.
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JUL 262012PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-ION COOLER WHICH AIR TEMP OF THE UNIT IS 50F. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:RAW MARINATE BEEF AT TEMP OF 56.3F;RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.2F; PORK 49.2F TO 51.0F; 6 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.8F; SOUP AT TEMP OF 47.6F; BEEF KABOB AT TEMP OF 52.7F; MARINATE CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 55.7F - 56F AND 58.3F;COOKED PORK.8F; MARINATE CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 50.2F TO 51.4F.BBQ PORK AT TEMP OF 57.3F; ONE YOGURT BOTTLE AT TEMP OF 56.3F; COOKED BEEF IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F;MARINATE WHOLE CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 58.2F; RAW FISH ROLLED IN ALUMINUM FOIL AT TEMP OF 58.1F - 59.0F AND 59.4F; DICED FRESH FRUIT AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.3F; COOKED BEETS AT TEMP OF 61.7F; AND THREE SMALL PIZZA AT TEMP OF 49.1. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 180, VALUE 650. ****MANAGER STATED THAT REACH-IN COOLER WHEN OUT YESTERDAY,HOWEVER FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES. TO REPAIR UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR ANY KIND OF SANITIZER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS, PANS, AND UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DRINKING GLASSES,AND UTENSILS AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND STORE THEM TO BE USED AGAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WATER HEATER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE RAW WOODS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR ALL THREE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST GLUE THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTALL COVING/BASEB0ARD THROUHGOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICES AROUND THE CONDUIT/PIPE IN THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WASHROOM
JUN 282012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 28
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/12.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/12.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/12.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/27/12.
JUN 272012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. TOP, SIDE AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR OR RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WATER HEATER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE RAW WOODS. MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR ALL THREE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST GLUE THE BASEBOARD INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTALL COVING/BASEB0ARD THROUHGOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICES AROUND THE CONDUIT/PIPE IN THE PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE MENS WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE THE THREAD OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
MUST POST A "NO SMOKING SIGN WITHIN 15FT FROM THIS ENTRANCE" ON ALL ENTRANCE.
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