Chicago
35
BEAT

Chen'S Garden

4445 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
35/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
22
12 passed
Last Inspected
2024-09-12
Pass Rate
55%
7 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-09-12)
Failed 7 inspections (2024, 2018, 2017...)
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 66×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition critical
2024-09-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-08-15 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE USED FOR CONSUMPTION UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53F. COOLER DID NOT CONTAIN ANY TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE COULD NOT BE LOCATED. BE ABLE TO POINT OUT BACK FLOW DEVICE OR INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER INTAKE LINE OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING AND FRYING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND MAIN COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MAINTAIN.

2023-11-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,MSG,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. ALL SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, BEEF, EGGS, ETC) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. MUST ENSURE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK ADJACENT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES THAT ARE EASILY LOCATED SO THAT THEY MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS ABOVE HOODED VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA: COOKED BEEF AT 82.5F, RAW SHRIMP AT 46.7F, RAW BEEF AT 46.5F, AND COOKED CHICKEN AT 45.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED A...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RAW WOOD PLANKS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD OPPOSITE MAIN COOK LINE COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2346094 DATED 11/21/2019 NOT CORRECTED: " FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO CO...

2019-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM AND CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-03-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS FROM ROLLING UTILITY CART AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP(DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,DETAIL CLEAN SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO WORK TABLE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTT...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2018-03-02 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER TUBES OF THE ICE MACHINE,"ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION",(PREMISES PREPARES FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIES).MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF M...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD/DARK GROOVES ON TOP OF PREP LINE COOLER AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL/CARDBOARD LINERS FROM ROLL...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,DETAIL CLEAN SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO WORK TABLE,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTT...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ON WALL NEAR THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.----------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE.

2017-09-28 Fail Canvass
9
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO AVAILABLE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT (SANITIZING) SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1965251 ISSUED DATE ON 09-26-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, ETC.) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #33 - OBSE...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.----------INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE ...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAIR WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF COOLERS.---------FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, NO MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASHCLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION (100 PPM).

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2016-09-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (FLOUR, ETC.) IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON PLASTIC TUBES, ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS COMPRESSORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2015-01-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-01-23 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA IS COMPLETELY CLOGGED,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,WHICH IS LOCATED INSIDE THE PREP AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.HOT / COLD RUNNING WATER IS PROVIDED AT MENTIONED SINK I...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-01-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN:UNDER AND TOP OF SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED,UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,ON TOP THE METAL SHEET UNDER THE 6 BURNER,ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL OF UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSI...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD AND OTHER FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLER NOT COVERED.NEED TO COVER ALL FOOD TO PROTECT FROM ANY ELEMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

BRICKS THAT ARE UNDER THE ICE MACHINE TO RAISE THE UNIT,SURFACE NOT CLEANABLE, POROUS AND UNEVEN.NEED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDED STOVE ANDF DEEP FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND THE FOOT OF EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2014-10-16 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP IN CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVER.

2014-01-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

2013-01-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FOOD STORAGE PLASTIC BINS, SIDES OF FRYERS AND STOVE, STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPART...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER (2) DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND FIX.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-01-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-01-18 Fail Canvass
7
serious Sanitation

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

Found/Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report#88708, dated 3/08/2011,#30,Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.#36,Light sh...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Found/observed food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezer in kitchen prep areas, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler, under storage shelving in rear storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had holes, peeling paint, in bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen areas need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen, storage areas not clean need detatailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

2011-03-08 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer in kitchen prep area, must date and label food items in reach in freezer. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced/repair. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall ...

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, ice machine, cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). storage shelving, prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners). The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning by exposed hand sink, walls in prep area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and wlk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

2010-06-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-05-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 2 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BREAST AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN BREAST AT 49.3F, 48.1F AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, 49.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN ...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 163349 DATED 10/01/09. #30-ALL FOOD NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/ NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED. #34-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KIT...

minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING NOT MAINTAINED ,WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(RAW CHICKEN ,COOKED BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP- ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER FOR THE SMOOTHIE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
54
Chris'S Billiards Inc.
55
Copernicus Foundation
22
Gorilla Sushi

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