CHAN'S KING WOK, INC..
2323 W MADISON ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 41 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 262026PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A SHEET TRAY OF RAW, MARINATED TERIYAKI BEEF SKEWERS ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT 51.5F. ALSO FOUND A BUCKET OF RAW, MARINATED CHICKEN OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F. SUGGESTED PREPARING COLD FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL BATCHES TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 32LBS AT $115 WORK OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. FOUND RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN STILL WATER, INSIDE A BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS: WALK-IN COOLER OVERNIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER A FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ON FOOD APPROPRIATE SURFACES, NEVER STORE ON THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR STRAINTS.
OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE UNITS USED TO STORE DRY INGREDIENTS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC) IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY IN THE CREVICES OF THE HANDLES.
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE WIHT A LID IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ESPECIALLY FLOORS: SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES, AND SURROUNDING COLD HOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92025FAILED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2613687, DATE 3/12/25. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-42-090. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.12 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. Correct By: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
MAR 122025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
I OBSERVED TWO STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS OF MEAT FALL OFF OF A TABLE AND ONTO THE FLOOR. I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PICK UP THE PIECES OF MEAT THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR, AND PLACE THEM BACK INTO THE BOWL. THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE THEN TOOK THE MEAT AND DROPPED IT INTO A MECHANICAL CUTTING DEVICE. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD THE UNSAFE FOOD THAT FELL ONTO THE FLOOR AND THE MEAT THAT WAS IN THE BOWL THAT WAS CONTAMINATED BY THE UNSAFE MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE USED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
JAN 172025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2610302 ON 1/10/25: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 102025FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE SHELVES OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP STATION.
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588495 ON 1/23/24 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE. 55 - CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 232024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.
5-501.116 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122024FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE-USE SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SINGLE-USE UTENSILS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ROLLING STORAGE RACK NEAR THE BACK DOOR, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WIRE AND STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES, AND MICROWAVE.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE CONTAINER.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MOST OF THE FOOD HANDLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575107 ON 4/28/23 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 282023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212023FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR DOORS AND SHELVING OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESZIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON KITCHEN FLOOR AS WELL AS FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2560376 DATED: 07/06/2022 NOT CORRECTED; #38 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR SCREEN DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. #39 MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST CLEAN SIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RANGOON STORED DIRECTLY ON SOILED RACK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED (5LB, $35) ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND COVERED INSIDE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR SCREEN DOOR AND 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS AND CARBOARD BOXES OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST CLEAN SIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RANGOON STORED DIRECTLY ON SOILED RACK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD DISCARDED. ALL FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS AND COVERED INSIDE REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANGING THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS23 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TWO DIFFERENT MALE EMPLOYEES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WASHING A POT AND A LADLE WITH RUNNING WATER AND A SCRUBBER AND HANGING POT TO DRY AND USING LADLE TO PREPARE FOOD AGAIN AT WOK STATION WITHOUT HAVING SINK SET UP PROPERLY TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.MUST SET UP SINK PROPELY AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 16LBS. COOKED EGGROLLS AT 123.8F IN A PAN NEXT TO DEEP FRYER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 16LBS. $35(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 10LBS. RAW SHRIMP 64.0F, 10LBS. BEAN SPROUTS 49.2F,3- DOZEN POOLED EGGS 51.2F-58.2F,5LBS. COOKED PORK 53.1F,10LBS. COOKED NOODLES 54.3F.STORED INSIDE OF 4- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.48LBS. 3 DOZ. $120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF SEVERAL COOLERS SUCH AS 100LBS. COOKED CHICKEN,15LBS. COOKED EGG ROLLS,10LBS. CRAB RANGOON,20LBS. BREADED COOKED CHICKEN,5LBS. BREADED SHRIMP RINGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0050(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX.130LBS.$370.
OBSERVED 4- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL BE PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REAPIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETER IN 4- DOOR PREP COOLER NOT WORKING.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED (COOKIES) WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE LARGE PLASTIC BINS OF FOOD OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND STORE ON SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WEARING HEAVILY SOILED APRONS.MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APPAREL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED TOWELS BEING USED ON TOP OF FOODS AND ON PREP TABLES.MUST PLACE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND PROVIDE PLASTIC OR FOIL TO COVER FOOD PROPERLY.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS .
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON RICE COOKER,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINET,WOK STATION,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE,HAND SINK AND TOILET,MOP SINK BASIN.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID.
MUST CLEAN HEAVILY SOILED WALLS AND DOORS ON PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS & DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER INCLUDING TOILET ROOM.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA AND SERVICE COUNTER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
For purposes of this Order, businesses covered by this Order include any for-profit, non-profit, or educational entity, regardless of the nature of the service, the function it performs, or its corporate or entity structure. (a) In addition to the health steps required by Executive Order No. 2020-43, businesses must take the following additional public health measures to protect their employees, their customers, and all others who come into physical contact with their operations: (3) Ensure that every employee who interacts with customers and is able to medically tolerate a mask is wearing a mask for the duration of a shift; OBSERVED 3- MALE AND 1- FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060)
DEC 22020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 122020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 52020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 55(2366294) DATED 3-24-20 OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, WALLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOORS, ETC WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAR 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER/CERTIFICATE ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012.
OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, WALLS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,DOORS, ETC WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
JUL 52019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED APPROX 40 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING AROUND THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AREA, ACROSS FROM THE FRUIT/SMOOTHIE MACHINE AND APPROX 30 SMALL FLIES HOOVERING IN THE AREA OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CALL POUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT COULD POSSIBLY OCCUR IN ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CAN OF COKE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING WOKS. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE TO DRINK FROM CLOSED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.
OBSERVED EGG ROLL FILLING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE( 49.8F) IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO KEEP SAID FOOD ITEM AT 41F DEGREES OR BELOW.PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED 50 LBS OF EGG ROLL MIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (MARINATED CHICKEN, SPROUTS, SHRIMP, ETC.,)WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS INCLUDING A DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL BULK ( RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR,) AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, MSG, SPICES) CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON ALL PREP TABLES, SMOOTHIE STATIONS, AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED GREASE CONTAINERS, BUCKETS AND CARDBOARD BOXES AROUND GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY.INSTRUCTED PIC TO STORE MOPS UPRIGHT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE, DUST, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU OUT FACILITY,WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JUN 152018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
MAY 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 70.2F, SHRIMP AT 47.7F, AND TOFU AT 51.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE SCREEN DOOR. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A KNIFE RACK.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ROLLING CART, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.
DEC 62017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME(FIFO).
ALL CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. DEEP CUTS, DARK IN COLOR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BULK FOOD BUCKETS, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 172017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME(FIFO).
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BULK FOOD BUCKETS, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
OCT 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME(FIFO).
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BULK FOOD BUCKETS, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAY 112017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING THE SINK WITH A GREEN SCOURING PAD THEN PROCEEDED TO TALK WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES WHILE PAD WAS LEAKING INTO COOKED WHITE RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD WHITE RICE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BLOWING AND WIPING HIS NOSE AND RETURN TO COOKING WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER THAT HOLDS FROZEN FRUIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, DINING, WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER AND WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. YOU MAY NOT USE GROCERY STYLE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BUK FOOD BUCKETS, DRINK MACHINE SEALER, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES, AND HOOD VENTILATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER THAT HOLDS FROZEN FRUIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUD UP. FLOOR UNDER WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MAKE A SMOOTHIE MADE OF READY TO EAT INGREDIENTS WITH BARE HANDS AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE WASH HANDS, THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO MAKE READY TO EAT SMOOTHIE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSE BLENDER CUP AND MIXING STICK IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REATTACH TO BASE FOR NEXT SMOOTHIE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BLENDER CUP AND MIXING STICK MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AFTER EACH USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. YOU MAY NOT USE GROCERY STYLE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BUK FOOD BUCKETS, DRINK MACHINE SEALER, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES, AND HOOD VENTILATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OFICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF SMALL REACH IN FREEZER THAT HOLDS FROZEN FRUIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUD UP. FLOOR UNDER WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 32017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. YOU MAY NOT USE GROCERY STYLE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BUK FOOD BUCKETS, DRINK MACHINE SEALER, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES, AND HOOD VENTILATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUD UP. FLOOR UNDER WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 262017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF UNIT AND GREASE BUILT UP ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE UNIT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS. YOU MAY NOT USE GROCERY STYLE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES, TABLE LEGS, ALL BUK FOOD BUCKETS, DRINK MACHINE SEALER, INTERIOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SHELVES, AND HOOD VENTILATION. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUD UP. FLOOR UNDER WOKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET AND SINK IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 302016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOV 182016FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 6 PANS OF BREADED, COOKED CHICKEN STORED ON A RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 62.6F TO 64.4F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. IF COOLING INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL AND MAINTAIN TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS. MANAGER DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT A COMBINED WEIGHT OF APPROX. 50LBS. VALUED AT $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND 10 SMALL AND 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, BOXES AND STORAGE RACKS. FOUND 10 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1751794 DATED 04/11/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE/COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT (ESPECIALLY THE STORAGE RACKS. -THE PREP TABLES -THE CAN OPENER -THE INTERIOR AND KNOBS ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA -THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP -THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND IN THE REAR 34- INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THICK, EXCESS FOOD, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 35-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT (REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP) IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE WALLS BEHIND/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND THE VENTILATION HOOD (REMOVE THICK GREASE, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUIL UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND USE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR ADEQUATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
APR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE USING A STEEL LIKE PAD (NO SOAP OBSERVED) ON MULTI USE UTENSILS, RINSING THEM AND THEN PLACING THEM ON THE RACK ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK NOT PROPERLY SET UP NOR IS IT CLEAN INSIDE. NOT SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY SET IT UP WHEN ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THEM AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT PROPERLY THAWED. A SINK FULL OF CHICKEN WINGS WERE JUST SITTING IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. -THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE/COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT (ESPECIALLY THE STORAGE RACKS. -THE PREP TABLES -THE CAN OPENER -THE INTERIOR AND KNOBS ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA -THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP -THE STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND IN THE REAR
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE THICK, EXCESS FOOD, GREASE, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENT (REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP) IN THE TOILET ROOM, THE WALLS BEHIND/AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND THE VENTILATION HOOD (REMOVE THICK GREASE, DIRT/DUST AND FOOD BUIL UP.
NOV 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STEAM TABLE.
OCT 302015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES IN THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO WASH DISHES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE IT IS BEING USED TO THAW OPEN FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445300 ON 3/30/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD. 33/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER IN SMOOTHIE AREA, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION. 34/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. 35/01 - DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION. 45/01 - ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FLATS USED TO LINE THE SHELVES IN THE SMOOTHIE STATION AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER, EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND KNOBS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER, SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STEAM TABLE.
MAR 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3/23/15 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER IN SMOOTHIE AREA, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 232015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND BOXES ABOVE THE SMOOTHIE PREP STATION. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND THE LIDS WERE NOT ABLE TO BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTILATION HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES ABOVE AND IN FRONT OF THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FREEZER IN SMOOTHIE AREA, PREP TABLES, WOK STATION.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE WOK STATION.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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