MAY 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHENG CHOPSTICKS.
BEAT. 18/100
3054 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 21, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
MAY 202019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
OBSERVED TCS PREPARED FOODS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLERS,CHEST FREEZER. WAS INSTRUCTED ON CLOSE-UP NOT TO PREPARE OR HANDLE FOODS.OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS ON SITE DATE MARKING ON 5/18/2019 DURING CLOSURE.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME.APPX 150LBS.$500(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
MAY 72019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 7
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285917 4/29/19 NOT CORRECTED # 38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.200 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,WINDOW AND WALL LEDGE,UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS,ON TOP OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER.1ST FL. PREP AREA BEHIND 2- DOOR FREEZER AND NEAR STORAGE SHELVES LEADING TO BASEMENT,ALSO. A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/7/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
APR 292019FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2019
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE DATE MARKINGS FOR TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/29/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK.OBSERVED NO SDS FOR THE PESTICIDES BEING USED ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR 1ST FL. DOORS AND BASEMENT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION AND FAUCETS,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID WITH AN APPX."1-3" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE LIDS.MUST MAKE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS AND WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and debris on the floors in multiple areas: under the cooking equipment and in the basement throughout. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed dust accumulation on the walk in cooler fanguard. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed clutter and items stored on floor in basement. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and maintain at least six inches off floors and walls to help facilitate proper cleaning methods and to eliminate potential pest harborage.
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JAN 102017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED DIRT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULAION ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 82016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
No City of Chicago certified food manager on site during inspection, while potentially hazardous foods being prepared (fish, etc). Advised operator must have city of Chicago certified manager on site at all times when prepping or serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found several items (eggrolls, shrimp, etc) without proper label. Instructed to put date on all prepped potentially hazardous foods.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Found bowls stored inside bulk food containers (sugar,etc). Instructed must either store bowls (used for scooping) outside of product in a clean container, or use scoops with handles.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Found food items stored in grocery bags and cardboard in the walk in cooler, and freezer. Instructed to only store foods in food grade containers that are smooth and easily cleanable.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Observed employee wearing flip flops in kitchen area. Instructed all employees must wear closed toed shoes while in kitchen area.
DEC 182015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DIRT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 242015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR FREEZER. MUST USE A FOOD GRADE BAGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 11
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND SPICE CONTAINER AT THE WOKS AND ON PREP STATIONS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK.
AUG 122013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS FOR THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS NEXT TO 1 COMP SINK AND NEXT TO FOOD PREP TABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE STAND-UP 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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