CHINA STAR.

Chicago Health Dept

4716 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2022.

Last inspected Aug 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

119

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 10

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2022

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2O MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEAR THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSEREVD EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFCATION AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL, BASEBOARD, AND TILES UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 3/18/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 18

2021

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR DOES NOT SHUT TIGHTLY CREATING GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO CREATE A FIRM SEAL IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR MAIN COOK LINE, ONE DEAD ROACH NEAR COOK LINE, AND APPROXIMATELY 40 ROACH DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND WATER HEATER, AND NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE FROM LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL, BASEBOARD, AND TILES UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA INCLUDING VARIOUS CARD BOARD BOXES AND A NONWORKING COOLER CURRENTLY USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND EITHER REPAIR OR DISPOSE OF NONWORKING COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 7

2019

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 2

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND COOKING STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602-13 MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG REAR AND NORTHWEST WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOKING AREA- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 MUST REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE OF THE TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 25

2019

FAIL 24 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THAT RICE STORED IN RICE COOKER HAVE TEMPERATURE OF 109 F . VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 5 LS VALUE $10.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THAT PRECOOKED CHICKEN IS HELD WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47 F. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED IN AMOUNT OF 5 LBS VALUE .PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (CHICKEN , SHRIMP )STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTICED RAT DROPPING SCATTERED THROUGH KITCHEN. NOTED OVER 30 RATS DROPPING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,20 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER NON WORKING 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND FLOORS UNDER STORAGE EQUIPMENT FOUND ONE RAT DROPPING ON TOP OF FRYING PAN,UNABLE TO COMPLIANTLY COUNT NUMBER OF DROPPINGS DUE TO ACCESSIBILITY AND DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ESTABLISH PEST CONTROL UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION.MISSING RECORD OF VISITS (LAST RECORD AVAILABLE FROM 2017), MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST HAVE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE WALK IN COOLER DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS IN INTERIOR SHELVING OF REACH IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD AND INCREASED GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND COOKING STOVE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND SUPPRESSION LINE ON HOOD SYSTEM

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FOLLOWING:FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG REAR AND NORTHWEST WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS BEHIND COOKING AREA- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.L

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT CARD BOARD BOXES AND OTHER UNNECESSARY AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN FOOD PREPARATION, DISH WASHING AND COOKING AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND KEEP EVERYTHING STORED AND ELEVATED 6" AWAY FROM WALLS AND FLOORS.

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 15

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.-------------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN FREEZER, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (EMPTY BOTTLES, NEWSPAPERS, PLASTIC BAGS ETC.) AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.------------NOTED UNUSED 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER.-------------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSE AT ALL TIMES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

AUG 17

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on both doors of the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store in only food grade materials and to maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors along the walls, under and around equipment, and in the bathroom. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

JUL 23

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER OUTSIDE,MINIMUM BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PLASTIC LIDS USED TO COVER THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ARE POROUS AND GRIME BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH LIDS THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FILTER UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 11

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS/FOODS IN FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.

MAY 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL/DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 21

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.7F). NOTED COOKED CHICKEN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 67.4F, EGG ROLL AT 71.9F, BOILED CHICKEN AT 82.9F, SHRIMP AT 55.2F, EGGS AT 50.2F, COOKED NOODLES AT 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER AT FOOD CART WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, RICE COOKER, STORAGE BINS), FOOD CARTS, PREP SHELVES, COUNTER SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING WASHROOM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-----------NOTED UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER USED AS A STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE.

NOV 27

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

NOV 20

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning.

JAN 26

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in reach in freezer, coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under 3 compartment sink, bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometers to reach in coolers to properly maintain proper temperatures of 40f or less.

SEP 2

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving need detailed cleaning, rear storage racks not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in prep area need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning(detailed), exhaust vents in front prep area need cleaning.

APR 26

2011

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must date, and label foods in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair, replaced, storage shelving in prep area that had peeling paint shall be repair.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in dining areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall/ceilings in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.Exhaust vents(ventilation)not clean need detailed clean.

DEC 21

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 26

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (SERVICE REPORT, ILLINOIS LICENSE, PEST SIGHTING LOG ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.rubber GASKET NOT IN GOOD REPAIR.

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. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER BEHIND THE WOK AND DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ADJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD OF THE FRONT DOOR AND CHANGED THE DOOR SWEEP. FAN COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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