CHINA CITY.
6940 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
19 of 29 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 162025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELS ON THE OUTSIDE; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AND NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED; MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
OBSERVED AREA AROUND WOKS AT WOK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELF AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND OTHER MATTER: WOK STATION, UNDER PREP COOLERS, UNDER SHELVES AND SINKS.
OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
MAR 312025PASSED13 violationsDETAILS
must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
MUST ELEVATE BUCKETS OF FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED & CARDBOARDON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF FRUIT FREEZER AND WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA ,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS .
OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY.
APR 32024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-401.11 : OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
5-501.113(A) : OBSERVED BUCKETS BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
MAR 272024FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER DRINKING FROM AN OPEN CUP ON PREP LINE MUST PROVIDE A LID WITH A STRAW TO CONSUME DRINKS.
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AT HAND SINK AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED HIM SQUIRT SOAP ONTO CUTTING BAORD AND KNIFE,USED A SCRUBBER TO WASH SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND USED CUTTING BOARD TO CUT MEAT ON WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT SINK.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT AREA AND IN REAR NEXT TO AND UNDER HOT WATER TANK ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT POP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SOILED APRONS WORN BY FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS.
MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
MUST REMOVE PAPER LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLERS,FOILED ON STOVE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WOK STATION FAUCETS,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS .
OBSERVED BUCKETS AND BOXES BEING USED FOR TRASH MUST PROVIDE PROPER RECEPTACLES FOR TRASH.
MUST GROUT FLOORS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH WASHING AREA,HOT WATER TANK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHEET METAL WALL PANELS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FRONT HAND SINK.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXPIRED AND MISSING FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 192023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 142023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE HOOD, FILTERS AND VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 42022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE ALL PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING OVER DISHWASHING/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2345929 DATE 11-19-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
NOV 262019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
NOV 192019FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 41 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, VIOLATION 49 WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND VIOLATION 55 FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGSROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKEDTO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
3-304.14(B 1-2) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
4-601.11(C)- WOK STATION, RICE COOKER AND STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12(A) FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND SHOES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 12018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 57.7F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP 52.3F, RAW BEEF 52.5F, RAW CHICKEN 50.2F, COOKED SHRIMP 52.1F, COOKED PORK 50.6F, COOKED HAM 51.9F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS TAPED ON LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR DAMAGED GASKET ON PREP COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF LARD STORED ON MILK CRATES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON REAR COMPRESSOR OF PREP COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED DEEP GROOVES AND CRACKS IN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT ALL LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PURSES AND SHOES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
OBSERVED SOILED WASH CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 202017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 4 FLATS OF EGGS SITTING OUT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 72.1F AND 2 LARGE BUS PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 78F. ALL COOKED FOODS BEING COOLED MUST BE PLACED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND COOLED TO A REQUIRED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW(140F TO 70F IN 2HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40F IN 2 HOURS). ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EGGS) MUST KEPT IN THE COOLER AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL COOKED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
MUST PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT REQUIRED TO VERIFY REQUIRED CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION DURING THE SANITIZATION PROCESS AFTER WASHING AND RINSING ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 1-5-16 ON REPORT# 1609302 NOT CORRECTED:-32-OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-33-DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-34-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.-37-REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION -SERIOIS 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS STOED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS ABOVE THE BASEBOARDS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASDHROOM.
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 72016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.
JAN 52016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.9F, EGG ROLLS AT 48.3F, CRAB RANGOON AT 48.2F. ALSO, OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE AT 55.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS AND FRUITS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. OBSERVED A FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WITH A HOLE IN THE SIDE OF IT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ON THEM, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE WASHROOM DOOR CLOSES BY ITSELF.
JUL 72015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LOGS, RECORDS.
JUN 302015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS (OVER 20) IN FRONT OF PREP AREA , ON WALLS AND IN TOILET ROOM. ALOS 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
CARDBOARD LINING ON WALLS BEHIND BLENDERS AND ON BOTTOM SHELVING OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTDT TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. WALLS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LOGS, RECORDS.
MAR 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED
MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
JAN 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED.
MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS
CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE WATER IS OFF. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
MAR 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
13 DOZEN EGGS IN PREP COOLER AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 51.9 TO 59.7 F. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF EGGS. APPROX. COST 14.95, APPROX. WT. 10LBS. MUST MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION,7-38-005(A).
CLEAN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND STAINS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
APR 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CARDBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME.
LOOSE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 62012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED
REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS THROUGHOUT. ALL FOODS COVERED IN WALK-IN COOLER SHOULD BE STORED IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS(NO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS). OPEN CANS CANNOT BE USED AS STORAGE CONTAINERS (RAW EGGS)-VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. MUST REMOVE REMAINING CONTENTS FROM ALL OPEN CANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORE IN STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND IN REAR, STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN WALLS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
SEP 222011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. CLEAN WALLS AND VENTS NEAR VENTILATION HOOD (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS IN DINING AREA.
APR 62011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE SPILLS).
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. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK.
SEP 232010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AT BOTTOM. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND TABLE WHERE CONTAINERS ARE STORED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND WASHROOM.
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. OBSERVED A BLUE PLASTIC TUBE CONNECTED TO ELBOW OF PIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A METAL PIPE.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.
JAN 192010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND WALL TILES (DUST BUILDUP), VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP).
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF- CLOSING.
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