SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHAI ASIAN BISTRO.

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4748-4750 W PETERSON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 13, 2023 · passed

11 of 15 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 13
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

OCT 6
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

OCT 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SHELF IN REAR NEAR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNCLEAN. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SHELF.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL.

JUL 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD ,DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED PRODUCE/VEGETABLES WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD, FILTERS IN THE COOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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NOV 29
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO ONE DOOR) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD OR DRAIN RACK FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

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

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 25
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in reach in cooler.

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

Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear kitchen area by dish machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

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.

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

WASHCLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN COBNTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 6
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALL NEXT TO KITCHEN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINPIPE WITH LEAK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR LEAK AT I COMPARTMENT HOT FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

APR 29
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

MULTI AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

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.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN. CEILING TILE MISSING IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILIN TILE.

OCT 14
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDE PANEL OF THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA.

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

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).

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE PIPESE AT THE WALL UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

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 9
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP.

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

MUST CLEAN/REPLACE DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE WOK STATION.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES.

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

MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM HAND SINK.

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

MUST DECLUTTER/BETTER ORGANIZE OFFICE/DRY STORAGE ROOM.

FEB 5
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSDIE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

JAN 29
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

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

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

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

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSDIE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

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.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS AT ALL STALL OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 17
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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).

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM, AT 4750W. PETERSON.(NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOTED).

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

MUST INSTALL VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM AT 4750 W PETERSON.

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