CHINA DRAGON 18TH ST.

Chicago Health Dept

1737 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 9

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 1

2023

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED DIRECTLY OVER RAW CARROTS. ALSO NOTED IS RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER RAW BEEF. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY ARRANGING ALL FOODS TO BE STORED, HELD, AND DISPLAYED IN ORDER OF MINIMUM COOKING TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE MANAGER STORES FOOD CORRECTLY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION FOR SANITIZING THE DISHES PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH; INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER UTILIZE SAID DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS ADEQUATELY SANITIZED AND IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A SMALL AMOUNT OF A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. (TOP INTERIOR BEHIND PANEL) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOY SAUCE, CORNSTARCH, AND TERIYAKI SAUCE TAKEN OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS TO THE BULK CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE RIGHT CORNER OF WOK STATION. ON THE BOTTOM PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE MOP SINK, AND ON THE SODA STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS OF SOY SAUCE AND CORN STARCH STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SEWER LINE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENCASE SEWER LINES OR REMOVE SINGLE-USE FOOD CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL THE PREP TABLES COVERED WITH FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND ALL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER ALL COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2566085 CONDUCTED ON 10/27/2022: 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE. 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 3

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 27

2022

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN A CORNER ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED RODENT TRAPS BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET ALL RODENT TRAPS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 8

2021

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT EXTERIOR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AND CEILING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRIS AND COBB WEBBS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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DEC 28

2020

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET CLOSED BAITED TRAPS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT COULD BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

SEP 30

2020

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 23

2020

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13 OBSERVED OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES BEING SET BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OPEN BAIT/OPEN TRAP DEVICES AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SET RODENT TRAPS/BAITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED RUST AT THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 27

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAY 20

2019

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM; GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APROPRIATE SANITIZER PROPER CLORINE BLEACH 5.25%, WITH PROPER TEST STRIPS FROM 1000-5000PPM OR DISINFRCTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED PRE-COOKED CHICKEN, EGGROLLS, AND CUT VEGETABLES/FRUIT etc. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE BY WHICH THE FOOF SHALL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ON THE TABLES A SMALL BOTTLE OF BROWN LIQUID NOT LABELED FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE, INSTRUCTED WHEN TAKING FOOD FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER (5 GALLON CONTAINER OF SOY SAUCE) THE CONTAINERS ON THE TABLE MUST BE LABELED/IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CUTTING BOARD STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PIERCING PART OF THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE SHELF, UNDER MICROWAVE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED PREMISES USING 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS TO STORE SAUCES, THREE TYPES, FLOUR etc. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/ PROPER EQUIPMEMT,THAT WILL FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE( FOR WASHING, RINSE, AND SANITIZE).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE WOK STATION, AND FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 21

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE TOP SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND SHELVES BELOW THE PREP TABLES, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND THE WOK STATION.

FEB 7

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

JAN 30

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.1F, CRAB RANGOON AT 47.7F, EGG ROLLS AT 48.2F, TEMPURA SHRIMP AT 46.6F, SHELL EGGS AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 35# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RAT AND MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE RACKS, IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER, AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS IN THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

1 SINK STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAY 17

2016

PASS · 0 violations

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