BANG CHOP.
605 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
3 of 6 inspections passed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON THE WOK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FOR HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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 92018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
Observed grease buildup on hood filters above wok station. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
JUL 182017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
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 192016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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).
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.
OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM WHEN RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
MAY 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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