SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BCQ RESTAURANT INC..

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501 N KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 20, 2016 · passed

11 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
11 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND OPENED, LARGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM LARGE TIN CANS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES, THE KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE ONLINE SANITATION COURSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MAY 13
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A LARGE GARBAGE CAN BLOCKING IT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 40 IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE REAR, 10 AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND 5 AROUND THE TOILET. PEST CONTROL HAS NOT SERVICED THE PREMISES SINCE 02/09/2016. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

FOUND OPENED, LARGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM LARGE TIN CANS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CAN OPENER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, LOWER SURFACE OF THE PREP TABLES, THE KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALL AND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE) WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE ONLINE SANITATION COURSE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

NOV 30
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, NOT #10 CANS.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

JUN 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, NOT #10 CANS.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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NOV 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, NOT #10 CANS. ALSO LABEL PRECOOKED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND SHEVLING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATES.

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

WALLS NEED CLEANING IN THE DINING AREA AT THE CEILING TO REMOVE WEBS. FAN COVERS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALL NEAR SAUCES TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

JAN 27
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, NOT #10 CANS. ALSO LABEL PRECOOKED FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

JUL 30
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA OF PREMISES

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-IP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL CHEST COOLERS AND SHELVING THROUGOUT PREMISES

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

CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGOUT THE REAR AREA NEAR HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE PREP AREA

JUL 15
2013
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF PREP CHEST COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA READING WAS 52.8F WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER WILL TAG COOLER MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER FAX# 312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDIUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA RANGE FROM 46.5F TO 52.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE SHRIMP, CHICKEN,BEEF,SLICED ONIONS,MUSHROOMS,WATER CHESTNUTS,AND BEAN SPROUTS FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 24LBS TOTAL COST $225.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED BETWEEN 25 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE STORAGE A CLOSET WHERE A UNUSED HEATER IS STORED NEAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR OF PREMISES RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA OF PREMISES

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-IP INSIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL CHEST COOLERS AND SHELVING THROUGOUT PREMISES

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

CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGOUT THE REAR AREA NEAR HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE PREP AREA

SEP 24
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floor is greasy under the west woks, clean in detail.

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

The wall is stained in the kitchen, clean the wall.

SEP 13
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.

FEB 9
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND CANNED PRODUCTS SUCH AS MUSHROOMS, HOISIN SAUCE IN REFRIGERATOR IN ORIGINAL CAN. ADVISED TO STORE CANNED PRODUCTS IN METAL OR PLASIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS AND LABEL ONCE OPEN.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DIRT, EXTERIOR SURFACES AROUND WOKS, DRIP PAN UNDER WOKS AND MILDEW ABOVE IT, HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOM, CORNER STORAGE AREAS, UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND REFRIGERATION AND HOT WATER TANK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS). REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND MOP WATER. STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY (RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK FOR HANGING) AND DISPOSE OF USED MOP WATER TO AVOID ODORS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. SOME APRONS OBSERVED HANGING IN REAR AREA FOR USE BY COOKS WERE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS DAILY FOR COOKING.

FEB 26
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The dirty water under the woks was removed at this time.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Store wiping cloths in sanitizer between use.

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