SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHEN'S GARDEN.

BEAT. 35/100

4445 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 12, 2024 · passed

Failed 7 of 22 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
106
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 15
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

MINORFood 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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

NOV 7
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 OF OPERATION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLES AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MAR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

SERIOUSFood 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 APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25, APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF SHRIMP VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $7.50, AND APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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 COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALEmployee 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 SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSFood 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

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MAR 13
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MAR 2
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

MINORSanitation
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 ROLLING UTILITY CART AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP(DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA).

MINORSanitation
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/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLE AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

OCT 6
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 28
2017
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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

SERIOUSSanitation
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 - 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. #34 - OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR. #35 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL WALLS INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. #38 - 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 WALK-IN COOLER, SIDES OF ALL STORAGE BINS, ELECTRICAL AND WATER PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORPest 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.

MINORFacility 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

JAN 29
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

JAN 23
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility 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 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

JAN 16
2015
FAILED
6 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

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 INSIDE THE WASHROOM.ON TOP SEALED FOOD CAN WHICH WAS STORED ON METAL SHELF(ONE DROPPING ON EACH CAN),AND UNDER THE ICE MACHINE ON BRICKS THAT ICE MACHINE IS INSTALLED .OVER 60 DROPPING THROUGHOUT ,NO GNAWED FOOD.NOT INFESTATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS,SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA AND SEAL HOLE ON CEILING TILES BY THE HOT WATER TANK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

OCT 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

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

MINOREmployee 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.

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORPest 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.

JAN 27
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 18
2012
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning. Citation issued#H000072745, with a Court date of 2/16/2012, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 2:00 pm.

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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).

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

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

MAR 8
2011
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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 be in good repair.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 2
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 74.00, AND 40 LBS TOTAL.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 KITCHEN ESPECIALLY UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE, WOK AND DEEP FRYER.(WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED). FLOOR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND WATER HEATER, WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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