SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1651 W ROOSEVELT RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 10, 2025 · passed with conditions

14 of 20 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUT DICED GREEN ONION ON AN ORDER OF FRIED RICE AND READY TO SERVE THE CONSUMER. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER THUMB INSIDE A TOGO CONTAINER FILLED WITH FRIED RICE, WHILE PLATING FOOD FOR A CONSUMER. INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS AT $25 WORTH OF PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INSECT STICKY TRAP DEVICE STORED ABOVE A BOX OF PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE AND REFRAIN FROM STORING ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS THAT CAN BE CONTAMINATED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY: IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE SHLEVES, COLD HOLDING UNITS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED FLOORS.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES BY THE WOK STATION AND DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED ONLY TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE WOK STATION, INSIDE AND BETWEEN THE FRYERS. OBSERVED THE HANDLES AND INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS.

JUN 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 68F LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST LOCATED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES, ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS ON WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 31
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND STOVE UNITS NOT BEING USED. INFORMED/INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED CARD BOARD USED AS A LINING SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND A COUPLE OF THE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS IT COOULD BE A BREEDING AND HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

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

OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AT LEAST TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON THE LINING AND INSIDE OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, STOVES AND DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

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JAN 3
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOOR LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE WOK STATION. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

JAN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE,WOK, AND FRYERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(a) MUST DATE MARK RTE AND/OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSIL (RICE SCOOP) IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135*F), NOT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-021.11 MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(c) MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES,AND GRILL COVER OF FLOOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEEN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORDRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMLATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORMS OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATIONS ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS, ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN & BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND FRESH EGGS STORED ABOVE LETTUCE & SPROUTS IN 2-GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM STOVE, WOK, AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS; WHITE RICE, EGG ROLLS, AND CRAB RAGOONS, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 86F TO 120F. FOOD VALUED AT $51. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD & DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST DATE MARK RTE AND/OR TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE IN-USE UTENSIL (RICE SCOOP) IN HOT WATER (ABOVE 135F), NOT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DISCONTINUE USING UNKNOWN WOOD UTENSILS TO CLEAN DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (WOK). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND GRILL COVER OF FLOOR FAN. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EGG SHELL CRATES FROM THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO, LEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FORM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 21
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE TOP STAINLESS STEEL SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER.

JUL 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, NOODLES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINTING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.

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

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE STAINED CEILING TILES THRU FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED VENT HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2016
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 22
2016
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AND FISH) 20 LBS OF RICE IN CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 107.9-109.3F ALSO NOTED 2LBS OF FISH FILETS ON THE PREP TABLE AT 56.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AND ALL COLD FOODS AT 4OF AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SANITIZER (CHLORINE OR QUATS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER BOUGHT BLEACH AT A NEARBY STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP A THE CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS AND BOXES OF OIL BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

AUG 22
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LARGE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

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

HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE EGG ROLL COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE (CDI), INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JAN 5
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE STOREROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GERASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

MAR 18
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. HOOD, FILTERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP AND THE STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN AND ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA HAS FLOUR ALL OVER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

SEP 2
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT.

MAR 12
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOW ABATED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT.

MAR 5
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 100lbs. OF RICE AND 20lbs. OF CHICKEN(USED FOR ORANGE CHICKEN)STORED IN THE COOLER AND ON A SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47.1F-75.7F). ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED, VALUED AT $65.00 CITATION#60262-18

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 07-09-09 NOT CORRECTED/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT/MAINTAIN: 32/1 SOME RUST FOUND ON THE SHELVES AT THIS TIME ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES ON THE LOWER PREP TABLE, LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE. REMOVE RUST. 33/1 FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING UNITS NOT CLEAN AND SOME EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP- EXHAUST HOOD, STOVE AND OTHRER PREP EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN SAME. 34/1 FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE UNITS, IN CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT FOUND NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SAME. 35/1 WALLS NEAR AND ABOVE COOKING UNITS NOT CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP; CLEAN SAME.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND WALK/REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER, RUBBER GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AND BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR STORING INGREDIENTS/FOOD.

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. MUST SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS AND PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND FRONT.

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