JUN 21
2019
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA CHEF.
BEAT. 18/100
4600 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 21, 2019 · passed
Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 182019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #59.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2291162 DATED:06/07/2019 CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-- WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREMISES OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK LOCATION ON STACKED/STORED CHAIRS AND IN CLEANING EQUIPMENTS BROOMS,MOPS ETC. AND OVER 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORD BEHIND AND AROUND THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND-UP REFRIGERATOR AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING UNDERNEATH THE WOK STATION ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR THE WASH ROOM (MANAGER SMASHED IT WITH PAPER IN HAND).ALSO,LIVE SMALL INFANT COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP OF PENCIL CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE SHELF NEAR THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND ANOTHER LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BEHIND THE SMALL ELECTRIC HEATER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED. -
JUN 72019FAILED19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE,EGG ROLLS,SOUP ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,NOODLES,CHICKEN) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. -
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND NO LABELS ON WHITE BULK CONTAINERS STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELF BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON CORNER WALL IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND TORN SCREEN WITH LARGE OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IS DAMAGED NOT CLOSING PROPERLY HAS GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND IN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET RIGHT DOOR INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF SHELFS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT WATER LINE FOR ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. HAS BROKEN LID WITH LARGE OPENING AND GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR TOP OF LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/HARBORAGE ALSO,DISPOSE OF GREASE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE SHELF BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA AND IN WASH ROOM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 272017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 27
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT APPROXIMATELY 3 AND 2 DEAD BABY ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND CLEAN IN DETAIL IN BETWEEN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ELIMINATE THE ROACHES. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION OF PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT, IN BETWEEN THE GRILL AND WOK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. RICE COOKER TABLE WITH COOKED RICE ALL OVER THE TABLE. MUST CLEAN REMOVE COOKED RICE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 42017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632920 DATED 3/10/16. #30- OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE. #32-OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE GROCERY BAGS. #41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. #43-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CART WITH THE TRAYS, CART WITH SPICES, PREP TABLE FOR THE RICE COOKER, ALL PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN . MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED ONE MALE EMPLOYEE COOKING WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
MAR 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10LBS OF CHICKEN @ 46.4F - 46.5F; 40LBS OF SHRIMP EGGROLL MIX @ 46.6F - 47.4F; 1LB SHRIMP EGGROLLS @47.1F; 2LBS NOODLES @45.3F; 60 EGGS @ 48.3F; 2LBS CRAB RANGOON @ 45.4F; AND 1LB POTSTICKERS @43.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUCKETS AND PANS STACKED ON THE FLOOR, BLOCKING THE ONLY HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS BLOCKING SINK TO MAKE IT EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIME, AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL DURING STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EGGROLLS STORED IN CARDBOARD BOX. OBSERVED BEEF IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS DURING STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD OVER COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
JAN 142016PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 14
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DIRT REMOVE BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN REAR OF PREP AREA AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND NAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLITTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
JUN 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 156.7F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY CASHIER UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION APPROXIMATLY THIRTY MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING OR GARBAGE BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE REUSABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLETOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WOODEN CRATE USED AS TABLE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. ALL TABLES, FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANBALE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS WOK LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM, BEHIND AND AROUND WATER TANK, UNDER WOODEN PALLETS USED FOR SODA STORAGE ALL WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BLACKENED, MOLDY, MISSING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS OR ANY OTHER FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 282014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WASTE WATER BACKS-UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN WASHROOM AND FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS. STRONG, FOUL SEWAGE ODOR PRESENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-28-2014 INSPECTION REPORT# 1460138. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION). #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, HOT HOLDING UPPER SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL LINER ON SHELVINGS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
HAND SOAP DISPENSER IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE DISPENSER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS WET AND NOT CLEAN. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH-OUT, REMOVE ALL WATER AND DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING TIN CANS FOR STORAGE AND FOOD PREPARATION).
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 EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN AND PREP COOLER, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, HOT HOLDING UPPER SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND PREP AREA AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST REMOVE UNUSED TIN CANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
LINEN ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASKET FOR DIRTY LINEN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FROZEN MEATS AND PREPARED FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER NEED TO BE LABLED AND DATED. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA MUST BE LABLED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PEELING FINISH ON RACKS IN REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE RACKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COOKING UTENSILS HAVE BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS FROM COOLER HINGES AND GASKETS, KEEP CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER FRYER, STOVE, WOKS, AND AROUND GREASE TRAP HAVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LEAKING FACUET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR HANK SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER.
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