Chicago
18
BEAT

China Doll

1246 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
35
17 passed
Last Inspected
2025-12-11
Pass Rate
49%
9 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-12-11)
Failed 9 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Sanitation issues found across 103 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 18 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 103×
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Food Temperature critical 18×
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Employee Hygiene critical 17×
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Pest Activity critical 14×
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Other critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-12-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINT FLOOR THROUGHT OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND HWERE EVER NEEDED. --INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WALK IN CO...

2025-11-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/48.8F, SHRIMP 51.5F/49.3f,BEEF 51.6F, EGGS 51.9F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 45.5F/46.6F, GYROS 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DI...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.5F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON COUNTER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OVER 20 RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED T...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS, BIG HOLE IN THE MIDDLE AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RE...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINT FLOOR THROUGHT OUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND HWERE EVER NEEDED INCLUDING THE AREAS WHERE ROACHES AND RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING...

2025-07-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

2025-07-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES PICK UP VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS FROM THE SERVICE COOLER, WIPED HIS HEAD WITH THE HANDS AND CONTINUED PREPARING FOOD STILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR WEARING GLOVES. FINALLY THE EMPLOYEE WO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES,CHEESE, NOODLES AND FRENCH FRIES INSIDE REFRIGERATION AND SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) F...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 52.1F/45.8F, SHRIMP 56.5F,SLICED TOMATOES 53.1F, SLICED LETTUCE 51.4F, BEEF 56.1F, EGGS 51.4F, NOODLES 47.1F,EGG ROLLS 48.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (EGG ROLLS, CHCIKEN, SHRIMP, POTSTICKERS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME A...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS BY THE REAR BATHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2025-01-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-01-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
minor Other

1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, beef...) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

Staff eating in kitchen prep area, instructed not eat in food production area.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Cooked food in walk-in cooler ( chicken, egg rolls...) with no discard dated and held for more than 24hrs. Instructed to date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No probe thermometer available for food temperature measuring, Instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Found about 30 rat droppings in basement food storage room along west wall, Instructed to eliminate rate activity in all affected areas, pest controls service recommended, priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A)

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sanitizer testing device available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

2024-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SIT...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SIT...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN ALL WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116: OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.11: OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY, AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SU...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK CAULK AT BASE OF SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK CAULK AND RECAULK SAID AREAS OF HANDWASHING SINK.

2024-04-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:25...

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:25...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CLEAN HANDS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL CLEAN THEIR HANDS IN HANDWASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED UNABLE TO BE CALIBRATED. NO INSTRUMENT ON PEMISES USED TO TURN NUT AT BASE OF METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING CALIBRATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT SHALL BE CALIBRATED IN ACCO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY, REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 4/29/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATIO...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANGING ON OUTER AREA OF SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING TOILET IN ALL WESTSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUMPSTER LID UP AND UNABLE TO CLOSE BECAUSE DUMPSTER IS OVERFILLED WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED REFUSE SHALL BE STORED IN RECEPTACLES OR WASTE HANDLING UNITS SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-...

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP OF OIL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDERNEATH OIL CONTAINER IN ALLEY, AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABLES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONC...

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK CAULK AT BASE OF SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK AND BLACK CAULK AND RECAULK SAID AREAS OF HANDWASHING SINK.

2024-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
13
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. CORRECTED ON SITE CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER D...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 53.4-54.3F. NAPA CHOPPED LETTUCE 54.3F, CHICKEN 53.6F, SHRIMP 53.4F AND BEEF 54.0F INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN USED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID C...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED BOWL OF COOKED RICE COOLING IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLE. COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 77.4F AND NOT COOLING USING ONE OF THE PROPER METHODS, USING RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT, STIRRING FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH, USIN...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WHITE CUP STORED IN CONTAINER OF CHILI SAUCE IN ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SILVER CONTAINER STORED ON TOP OF RICE IN CONTAINER USED TO STORE RICE IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED IN USE UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WITH ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SPEED RACK AND SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER AND LARGE MIXER IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SPEED RACK, SHEET PANS ON SPEED RACK AND MIXER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG BASES OF WALLS, CORNERS AND FLOORS IN WALKIN COOLER, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF WALKIN COOLER, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FAR CORNER NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR STORAGE AND IN WALKWAY NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPACE DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST COVERED CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH EMPLOYEE AND MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2023-01-18 Pass Complaint
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minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FADED AND NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER-----AND-----OUTSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL PRODUCTS ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CUP/METAL BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY STORAGE SEASONINGS IN BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE IN DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PRE-PACKAGED AND DRY STORAGE SEASONING CONTAINERS IS STORED IN AN UNAPPROVED LOCATION IN BASEMENT SHELF. OBSERVED ITEMS UNDER LEAKING WATER LINES. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN: 1) LOCKER ROOMS 2) TOILET ROOMS 3) DRESSING ROOMS 4) GARBAGE ROOMS 5) MECHAN...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE F...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIFE STORED BETWEEN PREP-LINE UNITS IN MAIN KITCHEN. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR AB...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IS STICKY AND SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN HAS BEEN REMOVED UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

2022-09-21 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RODENT POISON PELLETS IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF POISONOUS AND TOXIC MATERIALS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP AROUND SIDES OF EXTERIOR STORM DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING EXTERIOR OPENINGS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN GAP BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS AND WALL TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS AROUND VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2563645 DATED 9/14/2022: #38 "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: OBSERVED 14 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR SUMP PUMP AND ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS B...

2022-09-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SLIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: OBSERVED 14 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR SUMP PUMP AND ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS BEHIND BOX FREEZERS ALSO IN BASEMENT. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR OF PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER ON REAR PREP TABLE COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL 4 RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN ALL TOILET ROOMS USED BY FEMALES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON COOK LINE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING PANELS AROUND VENT OVER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544672 DATED 11/24/2021: #58 "OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO COR...

2021-11-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2021-10-27 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/20/21 REPORT #2535054: VIOLATION #10 (5-205.11) THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES U...

2021-10-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

THE REAR PREP HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT MAINTAINED. SINK IS INOPERABLE; WATER WAS TURNED OFF BELOW AT PIPES UPON ARRIVAL. HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING; WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON; WATER SPRAYS THROUGH THE MISSING HANDLE HOLE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED NOODLES, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG, COOKED RICE, AND COOKED PORK) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY D...

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/27/2021 REPORT 2473197 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #49 (4-601.11(B)) MUST...

2021-01-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; RICE, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING GARBAGE BAGS AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

2020-01-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE VOMITING KIT WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COS.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA DISCOLORED WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCRED TO REFINISH OR REPLACED DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN A PLSTIC GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLES SHELVING UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAITAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMEN AND ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2290726 ON 5/30/19. #58.: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. P...

2019-05-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER, NO SOAP. FOOD HANDLER CONTINUES TO DRY HANDS WITH SOILED TOWEL AND PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ONLY WASH HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-01...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS HAVE A HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT ICE MACHINE . ALSO NOTED BLACK AND BROWN PARTICLES MIXED WITH ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ICE, INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER USE MACHIN...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO- EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED SHRIMP , COOKED EGG ROLLS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED FLANK STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND RICE COOKER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP DETAIL CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-06-08 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 44.5f, NOT holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler still has tag from previous inspection report 2169451, date 5/9/18. Site instructed not to use unit. No citations issued. Instruc...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed food handler prepare/handle 4 oz of ready to eat food, dried fried rice noodles and place inside to go container with bare hand contact, for Mongolian beef order. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowe...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed food splatter and debris throughout all cool holding units. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed rust stains and cracks on bottom edges of rear exit door. Door is considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished ceiling in employee restroom, located on west wall, in rear. Informed mana...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small leak at 1 comp, sink next to exposed hand sink in rear, adjacent to employee restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed no exposed hand sink at cook line, on south wall, left side of cook line. Instructed manager to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure. Maintain all times. No citations issued.

2018-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 66.5f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tag during inspection. Site instructed not to use unit. Instructed site to not to use unit, service and ensure internal temperature ...

critical Food Temperature

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods stored in 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature: 56.8f, 12lbs of cubed fried chicken, at a value of $30.00 57.9f, 3lbs of fried shrimp at a total value $30.00 58.5f, 2lbs of cubed fried pork, at a tota...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed food splatter and debris throughout all cool holding units. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain it all times.

critical Pest Activity

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

Observed rust stains and cracks on bottom edges of rear exit door. Door is considered rodent-proof. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed unfinished ceiling in employee restroom, located on west wall, in rear. Informed man...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small leak at 1 comp, sink next to exposed hand sink in rear, adjacent to employee restrooms. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

2017-12-19 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

USING BROWN PAPER BAGS TO STORED COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES AND PREP COUNTER AT COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER COOK LINE, TRASH, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ICE MAKER LOCATED UNDER A SEWER LINE AT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER ABOVE OR RELOCATE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

CHIPPED WOOD PANELS ATTACHED TO PREP AREA SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

2017-02-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MANY FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PORTION SHELVING OF ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL AREAS AT THE WOK STATION; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS OF ALL FRYERS. MUST CLE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS,EXHAUST INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. LAST CLEAN-UP AND HOOD FILTERS WERE CHANGED 10/18/2016 AFTER THE REQUESTED DATE OF LAST INSPECTION ON JUNE 8TH, 2016.

2017-02-03 Fail Canvass
4
serious Documentation & Training

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

Wednesday, June 08, 2016 Violation Type: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. SEE BELOW. Observation Type: OUT Correct By: Monday, August 29, 2016 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INST...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND MANY FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PORTION SHELVING OF ALL WOK STATIONS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL AREAS AT THE WOK STATION; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WALLS OF ALL FRYERS. MUST CLE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS,EXHAUST INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP. LAST CLEAN-UP AND HOOD FILTERS WERE CHANGED 10/18/2016 AFTER THE REQUESTED DATE OF LAST INSPECTION ON JUNE 8TH, 2016.

2016-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2016-05-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CUT TOMATOES,BBQ PORK,EGG ROLLS AND CHICKEN ETC. UNIT TAGGED H...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- CUT TOMATOES AT 48.7F,EGG ROLLS AT 53.9F,BBQ PORK AT 63.1F,CRAB RANGOON AT 52.8F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD AT AL...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,CABINETS AND SHELVINGS AT COOKLINE,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS AND WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

2015-09-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INSI...

2015-07-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INS...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.7F AND 59.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 45.4F,CHICKEN 44.6F, BEEF 49.6F, CHICKEN 46.6F,EGGS 50.3F,EGG ROLLS 53.9F CHICKEN 49.1F, BEEF 60.3F, CHICKE...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NOTED HAND WASH SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BOTH FAUCETS NOT WORKING, WATER HEAVILY LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM U-JOINT PIPPING. HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IS TURNED ON FROM THE VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATI...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SALADS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......ALSO NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER OR INS...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED WATER LEAKING FROM THE U-JOINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-11-17 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2014-04-09 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS, AND THE SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-10-24 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED CLOSE TO MOP SINK AND BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON KITCHEN SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2013-02-19 Pass Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

LARGE SPICE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

LARGE KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OIL CONDENSATION ON PIPES INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIGHTS.

2012-06-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR LEDGES OF ALL SMALL COOLERS, GASKETS OF SAME, CONDENSER & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS=DUE TO FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage u...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES & AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AT REAR ROOM (AROUND THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS) MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER LEAKING AT 2-SECTIONS OF THE PIPE UNDER THE HANDSINK, MUST FIX. 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 wi...

2011-03-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, COOKING EQU...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT.

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
54
Erie Cafe
60
Cafe Central Asia
20
New Zaiqa

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