SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHENGDU IMPRESSION RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 33/100

2545 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 9 of 22 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
11 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
117
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH ON WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE. EMPLOYEE THREW AWAY DEAD COCKROACH DURING INSPECTION.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE OIL TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PERSONAL CUPS STORED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA.

MAY 8
2024
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE NEAR GAND WASHING SINK INFRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USE AS A LINER UNDERNETH PREP TABLES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER. MUST REMOVE.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE PREP COOKERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURN-OUT BULBS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

AUG 18
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 11
2022
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 25LB COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.5F-47.7F AND 50F; 5LB COOK RICE AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30, VALUE 140. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 OR MORE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, STORAGE, AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A, CITATION ISSUED

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS OR LINERS FOR SHELVES. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. NO CARDBOARD ON SHELVES.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPLACE THE RED BROKEN MICROWAVE(EXPOSED METAL,RUSTY, ETC)IN THE KITCHEN

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE AROUND THE DEEP FRIERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR FROM DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. THE DRAIN PIPE MUST DRAIN ON THE FLOOR DRAIN.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

EXCESS WEEDS AT OUTSIDE GREASE AND GARBAGE CONTAINERS. REMOVE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE GRIME FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN:CORNERS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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OCT 24
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. 35 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 49F, $250. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP, 49F, $150. 20 LBS OF FRIED CHICKEN, 49F, $250. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM BLADE ON THE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR. REPLACE BROKEN HANDEL ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. REPAIR INTERIOR LID PANEL ON DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA, AND INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTENSIL STORAGE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK (REMOVE TAPE). ALSO, REPAIR LEAK PIPE UNDER HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14
2018
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/31/17, REPORT#1955967, 31. NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK. 32 NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NUMBER 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS. 38 NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN FOOD PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.

OCT 31
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN SERVICE/PREP REFRIGERATORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK

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

NOTED COOKED AND PEELED QUAIL EGGS AND BAMBOO SHOOTS STORED IN NU 10 CANS IN REACH-IN COOLER.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCTS TO PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED. TOP OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR ENAMEL WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED RESIDUE BUILD-UP ON SHELVING UNDER TABLES WHERE SLICER AND FOOD PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN UP RESIDUE. NOTED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINKS AT BAR OR HOT LINE IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINKS WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THESE LOCATIONS. NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP OR SHOW ITS LOCATION AT NEXT INSPECTION. NOTED VENTILATION IN MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

DEC 29
2016
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1953944 ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2016: (33) NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. (35) OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS 7 DAYS TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT PRODUCTS IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 8
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

SEP 1
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES NEAR THE BASE OF THE STAIRS (NEAR THE SOY SAUCE STORAGE), APPROX. 20 SMALL FLIES AT THE BAR AREA, AND APPROX. 50 SMALL FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON THE TABLE TO THE LEFT OF THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER TO BE CLEAN AND DRY.

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF BOTH FRYERS, THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE COOK LINE. NOTED HARDENED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN SERVING THE COOK LINE, AND ON THE AIR VENTS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE COOK LINE. NOTED DARK GRAY DISCOLORATION ON THE WIRE SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDING UP IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, SUCH AS BEHIND COOLERS, UNDER PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE HOOD, WHERE STRINGS OF OILY MATERIAL ARE HANGING ACROSS THE RIDGE WHERE THE VENTS ARE HELD IN PLACE. ALSO NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BELOW THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED DARK STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL UNDER THE TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.

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

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED HEAD DOWN IN THE MOP CART. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND OR STORE INVERTED TO ALLOW THE MOP HEADS TO COMPLETELY DRY.

JUL 21
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 13
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING FRONT BAR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. IN BEER STORAGE AREA WITHIN DRAWER. BEHIND STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS WITHIN KITHCEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ADDRESS PROBLEM. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 FRUIT FLIES AT FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT BAR. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND GREASE IN AND AROUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. DUMPSTERS MUST BE PULLED AWAY FROM WALLS AND ALL GARBAGE MUST BE REMOVED FROM BEHIND DUMPSTERS. GREASE CONTAINER MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLE TOP NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBABLE. SEAL PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER ON SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS : BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR MICROWAVES, EXTERIOR OF ALL STOVES AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS. DEGREASE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER ALL STOVES, SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS. MUST PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON EMPLOYEE BATHROOM CEILING VENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. REMOVED DUCT TAPE AND RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UNCLEAN WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HADNLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FEB 27
2014
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 20
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-20.

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

TIN CANS BEING RESUDE FOR FOOD STORAGE AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.

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

MISSING BASEBOARDS AT KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

POTTERY PLANTS STORED IN SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

JUN 20
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED PINKISH AND BROWISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USE FOR HUMAN CONSUPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FANS INSIDE COOLERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR UNDERNEATH DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 28
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. ONE AT 57.4 WITH FOOD SUCH AS TOFU AT 54.6F. THE OTHER COOLER AT 47.7F WITH CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BOTH COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-8030 TO REQUEST INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 14 LBS TOFU AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.8F TO 54.6F. 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.2F. BBQ PORK AT 52.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-20-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. #34-ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. #33-ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DIRTY WOODED SHELVING UNDER METAL PREP TABLE ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE 2ND FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR KITCHEN COOLER AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN COOLER NEXT TO STAIRWELL TO 2ND FLOOR BROKEN. MUST BE REPLACED.

SEP 20
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. COOKS LINE CUTTING BOARD CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL CANNED SODAS AND OTHER BEVERAGES MUST BE STORED ELEVATE FROM FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY STORAGE. GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK'S COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. WASTE WATER DRAINS FROM SUSHI COOLERS AT SUSHI BAR MUST NOT DRAIN OFF INTO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE TO REPAIR. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

SEP 21
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 14
2010
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 14 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF HOT WATER UTILITY CLOSET. REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREEN DOOR BEING USED NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAPS ON BOTH SIDES AND TOP OF DOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL SCREEN DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND SEAL ALL FOUND OPENINGS.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 FROM #158435 ON 7-8-09 NOT CORRECTED. #34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREA AROUND WALLS, AT BASEBOARDS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT. #35-MISSING WALL TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST COMPLETELY SEAL OPEN CREVICES. CLEAN DIRT, GRIME & GREASE FROM WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE KITCHEN.

MINORChemical Safety
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. MUST LABEL BULK CORN STARCH FOOD CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
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 INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN SINK AND CLEAN DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT DRYING RACK. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DOORS ALSO WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD. BULK CORN STARCH CONTAINER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, MUST REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & 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. LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MUST REPAIR. THREADED NOZZLES MUST BE REMOVED FROM KITCHEN TWO AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORSanitation
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. EMPLOYEE BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN 2ND. FLOOR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN BOTH PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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