Chayhana
Mixed record — 5 of 12 inspections passed
2023-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. (DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL S...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VIBLE INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (FOR CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK AND AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (09-29-2021) POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
2021-09-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2021-09-22 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523500 DATED 8/2/2021: CONTINUED TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACHES IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: 6 LIVE ROACHES IN GASKET OF FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH IN REAR PREP AREA, A...
2021-08-11 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS AND IN UTILITY MOP SINK ROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, COOLERS ETC. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
UNUSED, DIRTY EQUIPMENT (GRILL) AT FRONT COOKING AREA. ALSO, CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ITEMS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM AND WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12--OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2523500 ON 08/02/2021: CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE PREMISES: 11 LIVE COCKROACHES AT FRONT PREP AREA ON WALL OUTLET COVER BEHIND TAGGED 2...
2021-08-02 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY LARGE MIXER PLACED IN FRONT OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MIXER AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-0...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA: YOGURT AT 54.7F, BEEF AT 55.2F, AND CHICKEN AT 54.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRO...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED HACCP PLAN FROM CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO EITHER BUY COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED YOGURT FROM A LICENSED DEALER OR RECEIVE VARIANCE APPROVAL FROM CDPH. PRIORITY VIO...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
OBSERVED YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A HACCP PLAN. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH CITATION FOR VIOLATION #29.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS YOGURT, BEEF, AND CHICKEN MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TI...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CUSTOMER ENTERED REAR PREP AND DISH AREA TO USE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PIC TO MAINTAIN PREP AND DISH AREAS FREE OF PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE FOOD SERVICE OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING KIT ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TESTING KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2021-04-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 50 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. POTS, PANS, AND A RACK WAS BLOCKING THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. THE ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-0...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS ON FILE.
2021-01-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
2021-01-11 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINPECTION. 7-38-020(A).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACL IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293971 DATED ON 06/20/19 NOT CORRECTED#52-NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2019-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES UNDERNEATH GRILL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL, SAID SHELVES SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE. MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING AT PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-01-24 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREPARED PIEROGI'S STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE ON THE COOKING LINE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
2017-01-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FRONT PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER FOODS NOT LABLED/DATED ALSO BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS AND BULK CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2016-02-10 Pass License 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD/CANOPY. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
INSTALL A SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM WHICH IS BY THE REAR PREP AREA.
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