CHAN'S GARDEN.

Chicago Health Dept

2825 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

7 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2012.

Last inspected Mar 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE. OWNER HAS A CERTIFICATE FROM SERVE SAFE DATED SEPT. 2011 VERIFYING SHE TOOK THE EXAM THROUGH NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION. INSTRUCTED THAT SHE MUST OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. TRANSLATED THIS VIA PHONE TO OWNERS DAUGHTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES AND WALK-IN COOLER SHSELVES.

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 THE FOLLOWING; PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACE AREA AROUND WOKS, THREE COMP SINK, EXTERIRO OF RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS ON REAR PORCH/STOREAGE AREA.

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 THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND 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 WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MENS WASHHROOM SINK AND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER USE AND STORAGE OF CLEANING CLOTHS. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING USE FOR BASIC CLEANING OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

APR 11

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PRECOOKED EGGROLLS 44.9F-47.6F,PRECOOKED CRAB RANGOON 44.6F-45.8F THAT WAS PREPARED ON 4/10/11 AND PLACED IN WALK IN COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.35 BS. $150.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE,DOOR JAMS OF COOLERS,REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM & DINING AREA,GAP IN FRONT WINDOW SILL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS & CRACKS IN WALLS.

MAR 23

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE,DOOR JAMS OF COOLERS,REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,GAP IN FRONT WINDOW SILL. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS & CRACKS IN WALLS.

FEB 23

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,SINK STOPPERS.MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,DEEP FRYER,MICROWAVE,DOOR JAMS OF COOLERS,REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM,GAP IN FRONT WINDOW SILL.

OCT 25

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 15

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS/ALONG WALLS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA, OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Serious Pest Activity

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #233400, DATED 4-29-2010, #30,33,34,35,38,41, AND 43. 30, PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED, ALSO DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. 33, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA AND EXPOSED SINK. 34, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT. 35, MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT DINING ROOM. 38, ONE PART SINK FAUCET MUST BE REPAIRED. 41, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

APR 29

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED, ALSO DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND EXPOSED SINK.

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.

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. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. ALSO MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF WALLS AT FRONT DINING ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ONE PART SINK FAUCET MUST BE REPAIRED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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