JAN 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 0 violations
CHEF AJ'S CARRY OUT.
Chicago Health Dept
748 W 35TH ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2015.
7 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jan 2015.
Last inspected Jan 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
17
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 28
2014
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 21
2014
FAIL 6 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AND/OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. OWNER HAS A CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT WAS NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEES SAY THAT THEY TOOK THE CLASS BUT HAVE NO PROOF OF THAT OR A CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROOF AND/OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 17, 2013 AS INSTRUCTED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE BY MARCH 28, 2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING IN WASHROOM AT LOWER WALL AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT LOWER WALL. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JAN 17
2013
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
OCT 14
2011
PASS · 0 violations
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SEP 16
2011
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIAGRAM FOR BAIT STATION/GLUE BOARD LOCATIONS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
LARGE METAL FOOD TRAYS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND OR REMOVE LARGE TRAYS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER FOOD TRAYS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT AND PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. SEAL RAW WOOD TRIM AROUND DOOR TO FURNACE ROOM IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT AUTO SHAM HOT HOLDING UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN, UNDER GRILL, AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STAINS FROM FRONT PLATFORM.
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. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET, UPPER WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA, REMOVE EXCESS FOAM FROM BOTTOM OF PIPES NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND PREP COOLER, SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND PIPING IN FURNACE CLOSET. REPAIR CRACKED WALL SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND AT UPPER WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND BASEMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE LITTTER AND WEEDS. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND WALKWAY BY BASEMENT. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT, ELEVATE UNUSED DOORS, MATERIALS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PROVIDE HOOKS TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF FLOOR BY UTIITY SINK.
SEP 6
2011
FAIL 0 violations
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