BANG CHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

605 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

6 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2019.

Last inspected Apr 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE/TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON ALL MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE HOT & COLE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE UTENSIL BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA, TONGS HANGING ON STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INFORMED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE COURSE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Prep line counter top, (room temperature) in quarter size hotel pan: 55.4f, 7lbs of cooked pre portioned bags of rice, at a value of $5.00 62.6f, 1.5lbs of cooked pre portioned rice noodles, at a value of .50cents -3 door reach in cooler: 46.7f, .50lbs of cooked scrambled eggs, at a value of $2.00 Manager voluntarily discarded and denature a total weight of 9lbs at a total value of $7.50 Informed manager potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40 degrees or below for cold foods and 140 degrees or more for hot foods. Manager corrected the violation during inspection. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease buildup on hood filters above wok station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

JUL 18

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed uncooked, potentially hazardous foods improperly stored directly above cooked and/or ready to eat foods in 2 door refrigerator in rear of prep area. Found raw eggs improperly stored directly above cooked rice and chicken (in 2 door refrigerator). Instructed all cooked or ready to eat, potentially hazardous foods must be stored above raw or uncooked potentially hazardous foods at all times. Operator reorganized potentially hazardous foods during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling above 3 compartment sink in dish area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed missing/displaced ceiling tiles in dish area. Must replace to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Observed a shelf with utensils stored directly under and next to exposed hand washing sink. Must install splash guard to prevent contamination (or relocate this shelving unit).

DEC 19

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CHIP FOR SALE NEAR THE REGISTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON EACH PACKAGE: COMMON NAME OF ITEM; LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY WEIGHT; NET WEIGHT; NAME, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE OF MANUFACTURER; LIST OF ARTIFICIAL COLORS, PRESERVATIVES (IF ANY).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF TO LEFT OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE. NOTED PLASTIC WRAP BEING USED TO SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SURFACE TO BE FREE OF GAPS AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM WHEN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

MAY 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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NOV 24

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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