Chicago
42
BEAT

Boom Fried Rice

356 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60624 · West Garfield Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
42/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
14
10 passed
Last Inspected
2022-09-09
Pass Rate
71%
4 failures
Score
42/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-09-09)
Failed 4 inspections (2022, 2016, 2013...)
Sanitation issues found across 28 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 28×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2022-09-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OLD PICKLE BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR STORING OTHER FOOD ITEMS AND TO MAKE SURE IT REMAINS LABELED WIT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERIVCE TO HAVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2022-08-30 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL ESPISODES THAT MAY HAPPEN INSIDE FACILITY. GRACE PERIOD GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED OLD PICKLE BUCKETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA FILLED WITH RICE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR STORING OTHER FOOD ITEMS AND TO MAKE SURE IT REMAINS LABELED WIT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE LOG ON SITE DURING INSPECTION FOR PEST SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG SHEET AT NECT INSPECTION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. REAR STORAGE AREA JUST LEFT OF THE YELLOW DEEP FREEZER APPRX 10 DROPPINGS. INSIDE THE BOTTOM REAR OPENING OF A OLD DEEP FRYER IN REAR STORAGE APPRX 10-15 DROPPINGS. THE REAR SHELVING HOLDING DRY GOODS AP...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVING AT THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF MAKING AREA EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INFORMED OF RULE AND INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLING UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERIVCE TO HAVE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

2016-11-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED COOK TOUCH RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES WITH BARE HANDS THEN PICK UP AND PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING THE EXTERIOR OF THE GLOVES, THEN START HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS WITH THE CONTAMINATED GLOVES. WHEN CHANGING TASKS...

critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN CORNER NEAR HOT WAT...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL RUSTY SHELVES MUST BE PAINTED. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM THE INTERIORS OF THE DEEP FREEZERS

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS, REFRIGERATORS, OF ALL SINKS, ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES, ALL WHITE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND GREASE TRAP EXTERIOR.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS(DEAD INSECTS) FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BUSINESS(INCLUDING CUSTOMER WAITING AREA). CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT(INCLUDING THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. REPLACE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES.

2015-09-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

2014-11-12 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

2014-03-10 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. ADVISED TO LABEL ALL FOOD WITH DATES AND TO KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WHEN POSSIBLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREP TABLE NEAR ICE CREAM MACHINE WITH MISSING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH R...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON ALL SURFACES OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GAP IN CEILING WHERE PIPE FROM HOT WATER HEATER ENTERS CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE BACK OF SINK MEETS WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

2013-10-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-09-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. MUST MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. NO RECENT UP TO DATE STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE ON SITE FROM CHICAGOLAND PEST CONTROL SERV...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR THAT HOLD BULK ITEMS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL AREA. DEFROST AND CLEAN BOTH REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THICK WITH ICE BUI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS, ALONG WALLS AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES HOLDING THE FOOD AND DRY/GOODS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE: LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2012-01-03 Pass Canvass
4
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. CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO RICE COOKER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2011-06-27 Pass Canvass
1
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AND BEHIND SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

2011-01-11 Pass Canvass
3
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINET TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR THAT HOLD B...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE WALL BASE AND OR COVING WAS LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A WALL RACK FOR STORAGE.

2010-01-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-01-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 1
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 ...

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