Blue Willow

Chicago Health Dept

2418 W FULLERTON AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
69
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2018

Inspection history

AUG 24
2018
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

AUG 17
2018
FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY WAS OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

7-206.12 OBSERVED OPEN RODENT BAIT STORED ON THE FLOOR AND IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RODENT BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 500 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE HOT WATER HEATERS, ON THE STORAGE SHELVES, AND INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, AND DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 REMOVE THE UNUSED STOVE FROM THE BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

APR 4
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND USED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2017
FAIL 4 violations
Serious Employee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM02/24/16 REPORT#1632191.30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS. 32 NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. 33 NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND USED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS.

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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FEB 24
2016
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND ONE RAT DROPPING AT CORNER WALL BY THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

Serious Food Temperature
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A TEST KIT ON SITE TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE....MUST ALSO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR THE FOOD ITEMS.

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

NOTED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER, RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE PREP COUNTER, DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN, REPLACE OR PAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND CLEAN THE INSIDE COOLER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE STOVE WITH THICK GREASE EMBEDDED WITH GREASE. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE WITH DROPPINGS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE REAR KITCHEN AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PEST.

FEB 17
2015
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 6
2015
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING. PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAIN. MANAGER PUSHED GARBAGE INTO CONTAINER TO PROPERLY CLOSE LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/06/14, REPORT#1493349.(30) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND MAINTAIN. 33 FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS. 34 FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN. 35 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 40 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL,CEILING AND VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 6
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AND 7 POUNDS OF BEEF EGGROLLS IN PREP AREA AT 80.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD WHICH WAS VALUED AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS.

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

FOUND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 30
2013
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 21
2013
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, AND REAR EXIT DOOR FIRST FLOOR NOT SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN, AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITHOUT UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS, SHELVINGS, INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK, DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. UNDER STOVE AREA

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS (FAN) IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND WALL, THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS, SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES..

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

DISCARD BADLY STAINED APRONS IN KITCHEN, INVEST IN FRESH NEW ONES,

MAR 16
2012
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 9
2012
FAIL 7 violations
Serious Other
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, VIOLATIONS #32, 33, AND 41, SEE ATTACHED INSPECTION REPORT, #491687, DATED: 2/9/2011 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ESP. UNDER STOVE AREA

Minor Sanitation
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. WALLS/CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP

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

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. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND REPAIR STOPPED UP HAND SINK

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Minor Employee 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. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

FEB 9
2011
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Minor Sanitation
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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE,BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS.

JAN 28
2011
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREAS,CORNER BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED UPPER,LOWER WALLS,REMOVE CLUTTERED KITCHEN AREAS,MISSING SCREEN ON REAR EXIT DOOR,Clean and degrease the equipment and surfaces in detail.ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE DETAILED CLEAN,SANITIZED,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECOMMENDED.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

Minor Sanitation
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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation
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.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,WOK STATION,COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK,DEEP FRYERS ETC REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
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.FLOORS ARE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation
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.WALLS AND CEILINGS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS IN WALK-IN-COOLER THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS,AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES..

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

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.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation
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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN,STORAGE,BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL CLUTTER REMOVE MILK CRATES NOT TO BE USED FOR STORING OF ITEMS.

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