SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CANTON STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 28/100

2230 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 24, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE LARGE BOX FREEZER WITH WXCESSIVE ICE ON THE INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE THREE TIER TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REPEAT, SEE VIOLATION#60.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION#58 ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2243892 DATE 12/27/2019, CORRECT BY DATE 3/27/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ASSIGN DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, PREP AREA PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE AND TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER, DUE TO DEEP GROOVES, IT CAN NO LONGER BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, STOVE, AND FRYER IN PREP AREA. ALSO, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TI MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED, MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ONSITE.

AUG 21
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE REQUIRED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED CHICKEN (47.3F-61.5F), RAW CHICKEN (44.1F-49.5F), RAW SHRIMP (44.8F), COOKED EGG ROLLS (44.1F-46.4F), RAW EGGS (45.7F-46.3F), CRAB RAGOON (51.7F), TOFU (48.7F) AND RAW BEEF (49.2F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 300LBS. VALUED AT $600. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH IN THE HAND WASHING SINK AS I WAS GETTING READY TO WASH MY HANDS. THE MANAGER GRABBED THE DEAD ROACH WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND PUT IT IN HIS MOUTH. HE THEN WENT BACK TO HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN CONTAMINATING THEM, BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOILED FOUND AT THE BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED A HOSE HANGING FROM THE FAN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LINE RE-ROUTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MAINTAIN SAME.

AUG 4
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F AND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 51.8F, CHICKEN AT 63.3F, BEEF AT 54.1F, TOFU AT 52.9F, EGG ROLLS AT 52.5F, SHRIMP AT 68.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 600# OF FOOD WORTH $2500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED A BOX THAT WAS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN FROM THE SUPPLIER USED AS A CONTAINER FOR COOKED CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE BOXES USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER THEY ARE EMPTIED AND CANNOT BE USED AGAIN TO STORE FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1989369 ON 2/17/17 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY. 33 - DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS 34 - CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. 35 - CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO LINE THE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE TABLETOP HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS.

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FEB 17
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOKED CHICKEN, CRAB RANGOON AND EGG ROLLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 5
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS AND COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUL 11
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AT STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN LARGE BOX FREEZER LID NENT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER/ OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED BOX FREEZERS INTERIOR WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN RESTROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN RESTROOM 6" SO YOU CAN CLEAN IN CORNERS.ALSO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

OBSERVED OILY CEILING TILE OVER COOKING HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

DEC 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591383 ON 12-8-15: 22-NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 31546431 ON 5-26-15: 30-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 32-REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, PREP COOLER GASKETS. 35-CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. 38- INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546431 ON 5-26-15: 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CELING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.

DEC 8
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO TEST PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1546431 ON 5-26-15 30-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 32-REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS. 35-CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. 41-STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CELING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREAS.

MAY 26
2015
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, BULK CONTAINERS, PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS.

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

CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS(SPILLS).

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

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

JUL 3
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

JUN 24
2014
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS,BAMBOO SHOOTS,BEEF ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EGGS,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEAN SPROUTS,BAMBOO SHOOTS,BEEF ETC. INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.1F-62.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED FOR SAID FOODS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $300. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ALL SAID FOODS MUST BE HELD IN COLD HOLDING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. Large Bulk food containers stored at rear shelvings must be labeled

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

All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.

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

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

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

Hood/filters above cooking equipments,sides of hot cooking equipments,fan covers and shelving inside the walk-in-cooler,interior compartment of deep fryer etc.

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

Replace water stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area and wall throughout the cooking equipments requires a detail cleaning.

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

Must repair water leak at middle drain pipe beneath the 3 compartment sink.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

No thermometer inside the 2 door food prep cooler-must provide and maintain at all times.

JUL 30
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC COLLEGE 30 E LAKE ST.1-312-553-5807.CITATION ISSUED.

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

RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN.NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELF FRONT.

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

NEED TO DEFROST LARGE BOX FREEZER.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND LARGE BOX FREEZER.

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

NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN SHIELDS.

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

CLUTTER BEHIND LARGE BOX FREEZER NEED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

AUG 1
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE BUILD-UP, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND SIDE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST WHERE NEEDED.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.

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