CHINESE KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

5316 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 4

2026

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING ABOVE WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL NON-FOOD SERVICE MANAGER FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 24

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 10

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FISH BEING THAWED IN BOWL OF WATER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD FILTERS AND PIPES IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED T TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

OCT 18

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELING.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

NOV 1

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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OCT 21

2022

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS (OYSTER SAUCE, BAMBOO SHOOTS, CORN ETC.) FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MAR 24

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 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.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TABLE MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 KITCHEN EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2261293 DATED 1/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED: "FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP AREA/WASHROOM).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER STRIP UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVES WITH CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (COOKED CHICKEN AT 103.0F-105.0F) ON SHELF AT STORAGE CART ON WHEELS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP/AROUND LID OF GREASE CONTAINER AND FOOD GREASE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND SAID GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/DATE FOR COOKED/PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERWHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND WHITE LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST HAVE LABEL TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER UNDER PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.---------FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MAR 2

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE 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 MOP ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ROUTINELY CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE RIGHT COLD FAUCET HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE BULK FOODS WITH SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE, SANITARY MANNER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-12LBS OF RAW SHRIMP AT 57.2F. IN THE 2 DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER-13LBS OF SHRIMP AND VEGGIE EGGROLLS AT 48.7F, 7LBS OF CRAB RANGOON AT 48.2F, 5LBS OF SHRIMP AT 49.6F, 14.5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 57.9F, 0.5LBS OF PINEAPPLE AT 50.3F, 2.5LBS OF BEEF AT 49.0F, AND 4LBS OF PORK AT 58.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE-RICE COOKER LID PLACED INSIDE SINK AND TWO 5 GALLON BUCKETS ON THE FLOOR DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SINK. OPERATOR REMOVED SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE 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 MOP ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE BULK FOODS WITH SCOOPS STORED DIRECTLY IN FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE, SANITARY MANNER.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 12

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED DICED BEEF STORED AT DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 70.8F,COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57.8FSTORED AT SAME DISPLAY COOLER.RAW MARINATED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.5F,46.8F AND 48.7F; COOKED SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 47.8F; MIXED CREAM CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.6F, PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.INFORMATION ON FOOD SAFETY GIVEN,MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.BOTH UNITS WERE THE FOOD WAS STORED MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 38F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 47,VALUE 228 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE THE ICE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUPS,AND PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CARD BOARD ARE USED ON SHELVES FOR LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL..

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP ON HOOD,FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

OCT 2

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2014

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA ALONG SOUTH WALL BY FRONT KITCHEN ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP AREA FLOOR BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION ALSO MUST SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT ACCUMULATED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL IN WASHROOM UNDER HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL.

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.

JAN 29

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (PLASTIC SPOONS, FORKS) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED IN CONTAINER AT FRONT COUNTER SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST HAVE HANDLES UPWARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

APR 5

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC/FOIL LINER ON TOP OF PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 2

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer not clean need cleaning, floor under pallets in rear storage areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning.

SEP 14

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walki in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen 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 not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need cleanin(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage areas shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

light shields in kitchen prep area, storage areas not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vent(ventilation)in front display cooler needs detailed cleaning.

JAN 10

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, walk in freezer, reach in coolers, must date and label all food items in walk in coolers, walk in freezers, and reach in coolers at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed raw wood in walk in cooler shelving, shall be removed/repair. Peeling paint/rust in walk in cooler shelving/racks shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving in reach in coolers, walk in cooler, and cooking equipment 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, storage shelving, palletts not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing, stained ceiling tiles in storage area, boiler, mop sink area shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in prep areas, storage area, and bathroom not clean need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, storage areas, and coolers need cleaning.

AUG 30

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 6

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 25

2010

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #30747 DATED 10/5/09 #35- FILTER BY THE HOOD VERY GREASY.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD OF THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST SEAL THE WOOD ,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDE AND FRONT OF THE WOK , THE DEEP FRYER AND THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK, WITH GREASE BUILT UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CLEANING/MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. WALLS BEHIND THE WOK AND DEEP FRYER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE DOOR SWEEP OF THE FRONT AND EXIT DOOR.

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