CHAI ASIAN BISTRO.
4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
11 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 132023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
OCT 62023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACK/CREVICE IN PREP AREA BETWEEN UNUSED 3-DOOR COOLER AND TABLE TOP. MUST REMOVE ALL LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
OCT 142022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELF IN REAR NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SHELF.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.
JUL 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 50.4F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. SALAD DRESSING FOUND AT 48.0F, SMOKED SALMON FOUND AT 53.1F, CRAB MEAT FOUND AT 50.2F, RAW FISH FOUND AT 53.6F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 51.8F, BEEF FOUND AT 47.1F, MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 48.9F, TOFU FOUND AT 57.9F AND POTSTICKERS FOUND AT 43.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD IS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF $190.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 49.6F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/13/2019, REPORT #2293535. #58-CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 OURS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE BAR AREA.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED PRODUCE/VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
MUST SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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NOV 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO ONE DOOR) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD OR DRAIN RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AND BOILER ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JAN 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.
Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
DEC 62016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDE OF COOKING CANOPY/HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOM) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN COBNTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAY 62016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEXT TO KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAK AT I COMPARTMENT HOT FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
APR 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INSIDE COOLER NOT LABLEED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. FOODS INSIDE FREEZER STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO SHOP IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
MULTI AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES 9DRY GOODS0 NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN. CEILING TILE MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILIN TILE.
OCT 142014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDE PANEL OF THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING RACKS( POTS, PANS, BOX).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE PIPESE AT THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AND ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM SAME SAID SINK. CEILING PANELS ARE BROWN AND IN POOR CONDITION.
APR 92014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOODS IN ICE BOX FREEZER BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPINGS BAGS.
MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP.
MUST CLEAN/REPLACE DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES.
MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HAND SINK.
MUST DECLUTTER/BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.
FEB 52013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSDIE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
JAN 292013FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND NOT SANITIZING. PREMISES HAS BLEACH FOR SANITIZING AGENT HOWEVER NO TEST STRIP TO TEST THE CONCERNTRATION OF THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE SANITIZER. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR FOLLOW UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSDIE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CLOSET WITH MOP BUCKET.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT ALL STALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 172012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(NOTED WIRE RACK SHELVE BESIDE THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK WITH A TRAY BEING USED AS A DRAIN BOARD). MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.(NOTED RUBBER GASKET RIPPED OFF).
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM, AT 4750W. PETERSON.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED).
MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT 4750 W PETERSON.
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