Chicago Health Dept
1140 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2022.
Last inspected Jan 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS CARD BOARD BOXES IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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OBSERVED THE FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK. FOUND THE UTILITY SINK CLOGGED AND DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK IS DRAINING PROPERLY.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 18, 2019 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #37 OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS WITH SPICES, SUGAR, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #47 OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDEAPPROPRIATE SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND REACH IN COOLER. #49 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DRBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY FRYERS AND HOT AND COLD UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WAHROOM UNCOVERED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LID. #55 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DERIS ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. #57 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROVIEDURE ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENST THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP; CHICKEN @57.0F, AND BEEF @46.4F. INSTRUCTE MANAGER TO ALWAYS HOLD ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PIC DISCARDED AND DENATURED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVE TCS FOOD LABELED IMPROPERLY IN ALL REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. (INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS WITH SPICES, SUGAR, AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CRATES WITH HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGH OUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING IN THE PREP AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY FRYERS, AND HOT AND COLD UNITS AND ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITITZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECETACLE WITH LID.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, PAINT OR STAIN RAW WOOD STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WOK, FRYER, AND FROM INSIDE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS (CORNERS) THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE WOK.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON PORCH OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
CLUTTER IN PRIVATE BATHROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/11/2016, REPORT #1966305, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SINK AND AT SPLASH GUARD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER WOK, COOKING LINE AND FRYERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. 35 NORTH WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE INCLUDING AROUND WINDOW WITH WORN SURFACES AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. ALL LIGHT SWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BLACK SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE. 38 SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
BASEMENT AREA DARK, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT WATTAGE TO BETTER SEE IN BASEMENT,
CLUTTER IN PRIVATE BATHROOM/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASE OF SINK AND AT SPLASHGUARD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE UNDER WOK, COOKING LINE AND FRYERS, WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NORTH WALL NEXT TO COOKING LINE INCLUDING AROUND WINDOW WITH WORN SURFACES AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT, AND MAINTAIN. ALL LIGHTSWITCH COVERS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BLACK SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
SMALL FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
WALL BEHIND STORAGE CONTAINERS/SOY SAUCE BUCKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE BULK STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LOOSE KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1501425 VIOLATION 32 MUST DISCARD CRACKED MULTI USE ITEMS 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, AND RICE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE BULK STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LOOSE KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED BASEMENT WHITE REACH IN COOLER AT 44.5 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 60 LBS OF CHICKEN AND SHRIMP EGG ROLLS IN BASEMENT WHITE REACH IN COOLER AT 49.4-51.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
MUST DISCARD CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND BROKEN LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER SINKS AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE WOK STATION. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS IN PREP AREA.
MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS) MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.
MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE ITEMS AS NEEDED. (CONDIMENT CONTAINERS AND OTHER UTENSILS)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
MUST REMOVE UNNECCESSARY CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR STORED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT KITCHEN AND FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA MUST ALL BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SANITIZE ALL RICE COOKERS AT KITCHEN, AND INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET AND 1COMP PREP SINK.
ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
THE SINK SURFACES ARE STAINED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.
THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR IN DETAIL.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT ON NON FOOD SHELVES AND THE FLOOR. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SINK SURFACES ARE STAINED, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM IN SANITARY CONDITION.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE WALK IN COOLER IS DIRTY INSIDE CLEAN THE COOLER INTERIOR IN DETAIL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE BASEMENT FLOORS AND THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL COOKS MUST COVER THERE STREET CLOTHES AND WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
A DIRTY LADLE AND OTHER UTENSILS ARE STORED ON A DIRTY PLASTIC TRAY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used.
THE WOK STOVE AREA IS GREASY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
THE FLOOR OUTSIDE THE BASEMENT DOOR HAS A LARGE HOLE THAT IS A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE MOP SINK HAS DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, REPAIR THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARDS. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
THE WALLS NORTH OF THE WOKS HAS DIRTY FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN THE WALL SO IT IS SMOOTH AND LIGHT COLORED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Clean and reseal the floors under the wok stove so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Wash, rinse and sanitize the kitchen shelving and cooler interiors.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Remove ice buildup from the walk-in cooler coil.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and reseal the floors under the wok stove so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Remove clutter from the rear of the store.
Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution in between use.
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