BARBECUE KING RESTAURANT.
2148 S ARCHER AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
24 of 31 inspections passed, with 10 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT TO GO PREP STATION HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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MAY 282024PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTAINT.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK/REACH IN COOLERS, THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS/EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH CHARRED DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND SINKS WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
OBSERVED THE MOPS IN THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, BURNER, STORAGE RACK AND REFRIGERATION UNITS).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
NO COVER ON VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.
MAY 222023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN WOMENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS LOOSE AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, BURNER, STORAGE RACK AND REFRIGERATION UNITS).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXPIRED FOR FOOD HANDLER ON SITE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW CERTIFICATE.
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
AUG 162022PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING OF COMMODITY NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT HANDSINK P-TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE CAN COVER NEEDED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 202021PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
3-601.11 OBSERVED LABELS THAT CONTAIN BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, AND LEDGES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEASE 6 INCHES.
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 212021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD STORAGE BAGS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOLDING UNITS, AND LEDGES BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOUND WIPING CLOTH ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTH IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND BURNER NEXT TO THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP. CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED.
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE SMOKER IN THE CENTER PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALL. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CENTER PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 14, 2018 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFCATE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN, DISCOLORED BOARDS. NEW RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLERS WHERE WORN AND TORN. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT REAR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN/SANITIZE SHELVES OF WALK- IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER ALONG WALL AND AT CORNERS OF FOOD BUILD-UP. CLEAN AROUND AND BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
FOOD HANDLER MUST WHERE HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.
MAY 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND UNDER SINKS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MANUALLY. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE (DELIME) TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
MAY 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING. CHEMICAL READING AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND THAT THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW).
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND UNDER SINKS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MANUALLY. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE (DELIME) TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH LARGE CRACKS DEPOSITING FOOD DEBRIS AND WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
AUG 242015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND FOOD PREP COOLERS ALONG WINDOW LEDGE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITAITON ISSUED 7-38-020.
STORING CLEAVER WEDGED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HAND SINK,REUSING TIN CANS AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN AREA.
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER NOTED ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
DEC 152014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK (THIRD COMPARTMENT).
DEC 82014FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 13, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #30 MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER. #32 MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, ETC. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS ETC AND MAINTAIN. #35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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MUST REMOVE DUST FROM EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS, ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF FANS TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN VENT ABOVE THE TEA MAKER IN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN VENT.
PROVIDE THREE WORKING METAL OR RUBBER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. REPAIR THE LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK.
MAR 132014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNIT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME).
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS ETC. AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN UNITS.
NOV 132013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 192013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALL PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 10 POUNDS COOKED CHICKEN AT 81.0F, 5 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 76.5, AND 10 POUNDS DUCK AT 76.5F. POTENTIANLLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MENTIONED WAS HANGING ON DISPLAY RACKS AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED NOT ACCURATE. TEMPERATURE LOGS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY/TRACK FOOD BEING MOINTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 25 POUNDS OF FOOD DISPOSED. VALUE AT $60.00
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.
JAN 242011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ATTACHMENTS, WALLS AND PIPING BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
DEC 272010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD ATTACHMENTS, WALLS AND PIPING BEHIND DISH MACHINE, AND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
DEC 162010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #231225 ON 02/17/10 NOT CORRECTED: #30 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER, #32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP, #33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, #35 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, #38 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE HOT TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK, #41 INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.
REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING FROM SHELVES/RACKS IN PREP AREAS AND STORAGE SHELVES. RESURFACE WORN BUTCHER BLOCK AT FRONT PREP AREA, REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLES, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FISH TANK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS, SEAL WALL BASE TILES AT REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS BEHIND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, HAND WASH SINK, DISH MACHINE.
MAR 42010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND LIVE FISH TANK, REPAIR WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND BEHIND LIVE CRAB TANK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 172010FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND SURROUNDING GROUND WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE LIQUID AND GREASE SPILLS IN SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SPILLS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL READY TO EAT CUT PRODUCE PACKAGES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, UNDER, AROUND, PIPING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, RACKS, FAN GRID COVERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF REAR HAND WASH SINK, AND AROUND DISH MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN TOILET ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL BASE BEHIND LIVE FISH TANK, REPAIR WALL BASE IN POOR REPAIR IN UTILITY CLOSET, AND BEHIND LIVE CRAB TANK BY WALK-IN COOLER.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN UTILITY CLOSET.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE TEA BURNER UNITS AND PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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