SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHINESE #1 KITCHEN.

BEAT. 18/100

5833 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 9, 2022 · passed

Failed 6 of 17 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 9
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 2
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562315 ON 8-17-22: 38-OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS ALONG PREP SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON CAN OPENER, ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OVEN AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. PRIORITY 7-42-090

AUG 26
2022
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN .

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORA AND WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-17-22:38-OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PREP SINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA, ON FLOOR UNDER SMOOTHIE PREP COOLER, ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:10- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. 57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, 58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIOIRITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 17
2022
FAILED
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND STEAM TABLE, ON UTILITY SINK AND ON FLOOR IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED STRAWS NOT COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AND LIDS NOT INVERTED IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL UNWRAPPED STRAWSAND INVERT ALL LIDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED SOILED CUTTING BOARDS IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOK STATION, FRYERS, PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISHWASHING, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN FRONT COUNTER, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2544887 ON 12-1-21:10- OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. 47-OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. 53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN., 57-OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS, 58-OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 1
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK BINS OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

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NOV 22
2021
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER RENEWED CERTIFICATION, HOWEVER DID NOT HAVE ORIGINAL ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-39-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED ONE DEAD ROACH INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE, DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD. ALL FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE MARKED WITH DAY OR DATE TO DISCARD MAXIMUM 7 DAYS. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, COOKED WONTONS, COOKED EGG ROLLS AND COOKED CHICKEN BREAST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK BINS OF RICE NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE FACILITY, ALONG WALLS AND UNDERNEATH CLUTTER AT FRONT REGISTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP SUBMERGED UNDERNEATH ICE IN ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

AUG 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP HANDLE LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO GLOVES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE GLOVES AS NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FRUIT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FRUIT IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FEB 8
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT FRONTSIDE STORAGE AND IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 30
2017
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1932736 DATE 6/14/2016. VIOLATIONS 33,34,35 CORRECT BY DATE 9/14/2016. VIOLATION #33 THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEANING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. #34 FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN. ALSO FOUND FOIL ON RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND CLEAN/REMOVE RUST/REPAINT. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FRONT 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. FOOD BAGGIES, ZIP-LOC ETC.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT FRONT COUNTER, SIDE STORAGE AND IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JUN 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER

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

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT ANAD MAINTAIN.

JUN 10
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REACH IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS,ZIP LOCK BAGGIES ETC.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED MISSIMG VENT/FANGUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, COOLER DOOR RUNNER'S, , INTERIOR OF FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND REAR BULK STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO RESTROOM FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 12
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN AND PAINT THE KITCHEN WALLS,TOILET ROOM WALLS, STORE ROOM WALLS HAS DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. HOLES IN WALLS REPAIR THEM.

NOV 19
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOW SERIOUS FROM REPORT# 1307274 DATE 01/27/2014 VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE LABEL THEM. ALSO LABEL AND DATE THE FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER. #32OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM. #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS,REACHIN TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM. #34FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #35 WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #37 THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. NEED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE DOOR. #40 THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE REACHIN COOLERS OR IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL UNITS. #41 LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSIDE GARBAGES CANS.

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

CLEAN AND PAINT THE KITCHEN WALLS,TOILET ROOM WALLS, STORE ROOM WALLS HAS DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. HOLES IN WALLS REPAIR THEM.

JAN 27
2014
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THE LABEL THEM. ALSO LABEL AND DATE THE FROZEN FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE DOUBLE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND CLEAN AND PAINT THEM.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS,REACHIN TWO DOOR FREEZER AND ALL THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED THE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OF THEM.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. NEED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE DOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS IN ANY OF THE REACHIN COOLERS OR IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL UNITS.

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

LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 21
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIFE BETWEEN COOLER AND STORAGE WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

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

NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR BULK CONTAINERS, TEA POT, REAR STORAGE SHELVES FOR DRY GOODS, AND TABLE STORAGE SHELFS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE THAT WAS STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND STORAGE WALL.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

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

CLE.AN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT AND REAR

FEB 9
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE...BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER OF FOOD ITEMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 6
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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