MAR 4
2026
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CHINA LING.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
7075 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 4, 2026 · passed
8 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
MAY 12025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE) AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OCT 212024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 192023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 19
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302022PASSED12 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
PASSED
12 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE SURFACES OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WERE OBERVED WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP. ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT IN THE SAME SAID LOCATION THERE ARE DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, SO THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS SOIL FREE AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WERE PLASTIC BOWLS AND METAL BOWLS USED TO TRANSFER THE INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED A STACK OF DISPOSABLE ALUMINUM HALF PANS AND A POT STORED ON A RACK INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC TO-GO CONTAINERS USED TO TRANFER OF THE FRIED CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER, IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO LIMIT THE USE OF SINGLE-SERVICE/USE ARTICLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A BROKE DOWN CARDBOARD BOX USED TO LINE THE SHELVING UNIT OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ITEMS AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOX TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEING STOPPED UP WITH THREE PLASTIC DISPOABLE LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE APPROPROATE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH THE PREP TABLE ATTATCHED, LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND RESURFACE SAID SHELVING UNITS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENT ATTATCHMENTS ABOVE ON THE OIUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENT ATTATCHMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY WHERE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK AND FREEZER CHEST IS LOCATED AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED WITH FLOUR, SAUCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS LISTED ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID WALL BASES AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SEVERE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FILTERS AND THE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. THE FAUCET HEADS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD HAD DRIED UP GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENITRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SAID LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 3
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 0VER 40 TOTAL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTRL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS INSDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELVE LINER IN ALL SHELVINGS AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES. REPLACE WITH NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOMM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, BOTTOM SHLEVE OF THE PREP TABLES, CARTS FOR THE SPICES,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE RICE COOKER, SHELVINGS FOR THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ON THE TOP OF THE LID/COVER AND GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE VENTILATIN HOOD ABOVE THE WOK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE
MAY 92019FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SUPPLIES FOR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HAND SINK INSIDE RESTROOM WITH NO HOT WATER.CURRENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE AT 57.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C HOT WATER MUST BE PROVIDE FOR SINK AT RESTROOM. MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 100F.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND RESTROOM UNDER SHELVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN SANITIZE FLOORS, AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND RESTROOM CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-29-18 INSPECTION # 2240845. VIOLATION 58. OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY FO CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
MAY 52017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 5
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE USE OF NUMBER 10 CANS FOR STOREING FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER PRODUCT FROM #10 CANS TO FOOD GRADE PLASTIC COTAINER WHUCH WAS DONE DURING THIS INSPECTION. NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON STORAGE /WORK TABLE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. NOTED NO STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
JUN 272016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 202016FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 20
2016
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 60.1F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED. PREMISES HAS WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP THAT HOLDS A TEMPERATURE OF 38.2F. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE PREP COOLER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMP AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. 10 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 47.9F, VALUED AT $35. 3 LBS OF PASTA AT 60F, VALUED AT $5. 3 LBS OF SHRIMP AND BEEF EGG ROLL FILING AT 67.5F, VALUED AT $5. 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 78F, VALUED AT $15. 2 LBS OF EGGS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT 68.2F, VALUED AT $5. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD T 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED RICE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE MOP SINK, AND UNCOVERED FOOD BEING STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE FOOD ON FLOORS OR INSIDE COOLER UNCOVERED, KEEP FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER COVERED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PREMISES; IN A CORNER UNDER THE 3-COMP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM OFF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM ON SHELVES AND ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS. ALSO, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVE ACROSS FROM THE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1506702, DATED 9/21/15. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced. #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). #35; Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired. $36; damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS. ALSO, CUTTING BOARDS ARE EXTREMELY DAMAGED WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, MICROWAVE. ALSO, ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 21
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen storage area shall be replaced/repaired. Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, and bathroom, shall be replaced/repaired.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
damaged/stained light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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