SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIG 4'S CHOP SUEY.

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5411 S HARLEM AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 18, 2025 · passed

9 of 13 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 18
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR STORAGE BINS, EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER/BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL OUTLET COVERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 28
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 22
2024
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIPPING FROM PIPE IN MIDDLE AREA OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE AREA AROUND THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2576120 NOT CORRECTED; #37 OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 18
2023
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RICE NOT LABELED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BAGS OF CARROTS AND ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COOKLINE SHELVING AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST BULIDUP ON WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

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JUN 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 17
2019
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NOTED SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, APRON, GLOVES, AND DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENTIRE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL DRIP TRAYS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS, UNABLE TO OPEN DRIP TRAYS DUE TO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, BASIN OF UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGH OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE, AND AROUND LEGS OF ALL PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATED. FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. ALL DOORS AND LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/30/18 REPORT 2213718 NOT CORRECTED. 37 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABLES ON CONTAINERS OF NUTS, CRUSHED NUTS, AND BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 39 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 41 3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING COTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER CHLORING SANITIZER. 47 4-501.11A OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER FRONT STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD BEINU USED AS SHELF LINER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL, AND CARDBOARD/CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES. 49 4-601.11 C OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.55 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN FRONT BETWEEN FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND SMOOTHIE BLENDER, AND REAR BY ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

AUG 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABLES ON CONTAINERS OF NUTS, CRUSHED NUTS, AND BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED THE WIPING COTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER CHLORING SANITIZER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11A OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER FRONT STOVE TOP STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD BEINU USED AS SHELF LINER ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL, AND CARDBOARD/CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 C OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN FRONT BETWEEN FREEZER, AND ICE MACHINE, BEHIND SMOOTHIE BLENDER, AND REAR BY ELECTRICAL PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.B OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0376 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 12
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN ENGLISH. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

CARDBOARD LINING, ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, AND WIRE SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES. LEAK UNDER FRYERS CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND AROUND GREASE INTERCEPTOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

TOILET ROOM DOOR AND LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, STAINED AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

SPLASHGUARD MISSING AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ATTACHED SPLASHGUARD.

MAY 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL KNIFE HOLDERS TO ELIMINATE THE KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2016
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20-25 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT AALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST INSTALL KNIFE HOLDERS TO ELIMINATE THE KNIVES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INTERIOR OD ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVVE ALL BUILD UP, CLEAN ALL AIR VENTS IN WALK IN AND REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 14
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 3 TIER CART FRONT PREP COVERED WITH FOIL, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL.

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

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE WOK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS. CLEAN FRONT STOVE TOP. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN FLOUR ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTEUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

NOV 4
2014
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVING IN THE PREP, REACH/WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT,OR REPLACE RACKS AND SHELVING THROUGH OUT.

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE, KEEP CUTTING BOARDS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOUND IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS-INSIDE THE COOLERS/FREEZERS AND IN THE PREP AREA. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS), AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THICK FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS- IF CLEANING DOES NOT SUFFICE MUST REPLACE. THE FAN COVERS IN THE COOLERS/FREEZER AND THE HOUSE FANS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL-REMOVE THICK GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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

FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER IN SOME OF THE MISSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.

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

FOUND PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO, CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN THE PREP AND DINING ROOM MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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

FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR- TAPED UP AND LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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