CAFE HOANG.

Chicago Health Dept

1020 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE REAR DINING ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.

JUL 18

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

VARIOUS TCS FOODS ARE FOUND IN PREP-LINE COOLERS, SUCH AS PORK AT 54.1 F, TOFU AT 55.5 F, RAW EGGS 50.1 F, SAUSAGE 53.7 F, AND SALAMI MEAT 48.9. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 23.5 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCARDED AND APPROXIMATELY $56 TOTAL COST - COS MEASURED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT SAID PREP-LINE COOLER AT 41 F.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR BACK ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN AND NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWLS WITHOUT A SCOOP HANDLE IS BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS NEAR ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES THAT ARE UP AND OUT OF THE PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

RICE SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER. INSTURCTED TO PLACE UTENSILS IN WATER THAT IS AT LEAST 135F AND ABOVE OR IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS FOUND IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN USE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2510459 DATED ON 5/27/21 NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 27

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

MAY 18

2021

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 43 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP TABLE. COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 63.8F STORED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATIO ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

PLASTIC SINGLE-SERVING UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMZE CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

TOP PART OF BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ISSUED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-2020,REPORT #2385523 #47) 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 30

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED WASTE WATER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BACKING INTO THE ONE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP AND WATER IS NOW GOING DOWN ALL THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DINNING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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MAR 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED FOR STORAGE WHEN ENTERING KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH TOO MUST CLUTTER. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER MISSING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN BASEMENT DUE TO DRY STORAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 9/27/18 REPORT # 2223064 NOT CORRECTED: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

SEP 27

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AVAILABLE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SPRING ROLL 66.7F, RICE 56.1F, SOUP 47.1F/44.6F, NOODLES 70F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

SEP 13

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT AT STAFF WASHROOM,BY THE REAR DOOR/KITCHEN. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE BASE OF PREP COOLER (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT),REPAIR CAUSE.COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 40.3F

Minor Sanitation

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

BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE BY THE DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OFFICE NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED.

DEC 20

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734227 DATED 3/15/16. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#32-FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEES TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. #30- LABEL WAS PUT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. #32- GROCERY BAGS WAS REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS DURING INSPECTION. #38- ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE FIXED THE SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IT IS NOW DRAINING WELL. #43- BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORH OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPE BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID SINKS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 15

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

JUN 8

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBESERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND KEEP ALL GREASE INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENTSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

OCT 15

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR. HOWEVER ROUGH SURFACE NOT SMOOTH UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 3

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-7-14,REPORT #1401756 #30- COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #33- GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NO CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK0IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUL 25

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AND BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

JUL 18

2013

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT USING DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ALLEY FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALLEY FLOOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AT BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 7

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN PREP EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND NO CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AT SAME. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVER.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

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