Chicago
55
YOUR CALL

Chiu Quon Bakery

1127 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Bakery · High risk
YOUR CALL
55/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
11 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-05
Pass Rate
58%
5 failures
Score
55/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-05
Failed 5 inspections (2024, 2021, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2026-02-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-03-10 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS/BIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FLOUR ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT (MIXER...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (FRUIT COCKTAIL) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY FLOUR AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP (DISHWASHING AREA).

2024-06-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE OVEN, ALSO GREASE CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE UNIT,MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.CORRECT ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES

2024-06-17 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: PASTRIE FILLED WITH PORK, BEANS, MEAT AND EGGS AT TEMP OF 58.2F TO 59.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30,VALUE $...

serious Food Temperature

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED INACCURATE TEMPERATURE LOGS FOR TCS PASTRIES FILLED WITH MEAT, EGGS, PORK AND BEANS ON DISPLAY USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. TEMPERATURE LOGS NOTED WITH HOT COOKED FRIED TARO TEMPERATURES AT 170F AT 10AM. SANITARIAN TOOK TEMPERATURE AT ...

minor Other

24. TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN SELF-SERVICE AREA NOT MAINATINED: AIR TEMP OF 60F. INSIDE STORED TCS FOODS:PORK,MEAT,BEANS ETC.UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 60 MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE OVEN, ALSO GREASE CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE UNIT,MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA IS CLOGGED. LIQUIDS SURGING FROM FLOOR DRAIN OVERFLOWING INTO PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE.WASH,RINS AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GREASE ON TOP THE GREASE CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.

2023-08-28 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNIT SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON BOTTOM OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR AND DIRT BUILD UP IN CORNERS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ALL CORNERS AND FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-18 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME COLLAPSED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND ...

2022-02-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES (LOW GROUT AND MISSING FLOOR TILES) THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE ALL MISSING/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE SAID RECORDS ON PREMISES.

2021-11-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA IN THE KITCHEN. RAW AND READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AT MENTIONED LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

2021-11-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE. HOWEVER, KIT IS NOT COMPLETE MISSING A SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUND...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY AREA IN THE KITCHEN. RAW AND READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD ARE PREPARED AT MENTIONED LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

ONE SITE OF PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. PREP TABLE COVERING HALF OF THE SAID SINK.EMPLOYEE NOT ABLE TO EASILY ACCESS SINK FOR HANDWASHING. THE TABLE WAS REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST AND GAINED AN ACCESSIBILITY TO SA...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MECHANICAL HAND-DRYING DEVICE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ONLY EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

serious Sanitation

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FRESH EGGS INSIDE AN OPENED CONTAINER, BEING STORED SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER UNCLEANED SHELVES(EXCESS ENCRUSTED FOOD, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DANGLING FROM SHELVE ABOVE EGGS).ALSO, UNCOVERED COOKED RICE STORED UNDER RAW SHRIMP ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD DISPLAY CASE AT COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER: WIDE RICE NOODLES 97.7F TO 100.7F. VEGETABLES WITH SHRIMPS AND NODDLES CASSEROLE 120F TO 120.5F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 135F AND...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-16-20, REPORT#2463821 #36) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ...

2020-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE FOOD DISPLAY COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER:-STICKY RICE 79.5F/84.2F, VEGETABLES WITH SHRIMPS AND NODDLES CASSEROLE 113.5, ONIONS NOODLES 112.3F, SHRIMP NOODLES 99.3F, BEEF NOODLES 100.1F, RI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY COUNTER AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM T...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS (MISSING TILES)ON FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

2020-11-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM T...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS (MISSING TILES)ON FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREA WITH ROACH ACTIVITIES.

2020-11-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FOOD DISPLAY CASE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA:-MEAT BUN 74.7F, BEAN PASTE 74.5F, BBQ BUN 81.3F BBQ PORK 70.9F, BEAN PASTE 69.8FF MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PR...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND CORNER WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES T...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM T...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOM ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS (MISSING TILES)ON FLOOR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREA WITH ROACH ACTIVITIES.

2019-07-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-07-12 Fail Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER AT 46.7F. COOLER WAS EMPTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION EXCEPT FOR SOY SAUCE. MANAGER SAYS REPAIR MAN IS COMING TODAY. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNCLEAN: HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH MILDEW AROUND HANDLES AND ON SEAMS, OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN, OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN CONTAINING FLOUR, RICE, ETC. W...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO THE RIGHT OF THE MOP SINK WITH FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT IN IT AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN SAME ROOM WITH STAINS. RE...

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED VIOLATION # 47 FROM REPORT DATED 11/28/18 NOT CORRECTED. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. NEED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

2018-11-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Other

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

FOODS HELD IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS WHILE BEING DISPLAYED FOR SALE. OBSERVED UNCOVERED TWO TRAYS OF SWEET BREAD WITH RAISINS(RTE FOOD) ON TOP A TABLE IN DINING AREA(ONE CONTAINER WAS PARTIALLY SERVED AND A SPATULA WAS WITH PRODUCT). TABLE WITH FOO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:4 EACH CONTAINERS OF COOKED SHRIMP ROLLED IN WIDE NOODLES AT TEMP OF 92F; 2 EACH CONTAINERS OF COOKED ROLLED WIDE NOODLE WITH BEEF AT TEMP OF 94.8F; 2 EACH CONTAINERS OF PLAIN NOODLE AT TEM...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD CONTAINER/BOTTLES USED FOR FOOD MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER,UNDER POTS,AND FLOORS. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR STORED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING WITH ACCESSIBILITY TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH-OUT ARE IN POOR REPAIR WITH DARK STAINS AND OPEN SEAMS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. -

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ,NEED TO REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD INSIDE GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO UNEVEN,BROKEN AND POROUS FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP TABLE BY SAID SINK. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

2017-12-22 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT CLEARLY LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS, TABLES, AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT PREMISES THAT MUST BE REMOVED/STORED PROPERLY. TOOLS ON SHELVING UNITS.

2017-06-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-05-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED NOODLES WITH SHRIMP, PORK, VEGETABLES AND EGG IN PAN ON TOP OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER AT 84.2F. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00.ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND STORAGE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS READY TO EAT BBQ STUFFED BUNS AND 10 LBS BREAD STICKS OBSERVED UNCOVERED ON TOP OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTERS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. ALSO OBSE...

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 REAR SCREENED EXIT DOOR BEING USED FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT PROOFED, RODENT PROOFED OR PROPERLY SEALED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. OPEN 2 INCH GAP OBSERVED ON DOOR BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTT...

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PLASTIC FILM COVERING ON METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP/STORAGE. CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS, THE GAS STOVE, ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, GREASE TRAP, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. UNDER THE WOK LINE UNDER BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER METAL PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-12-05 Pass License

No violations found.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
65
Nhu Lan Sandwiches
64
Cesar'S Margarita Bar & Grill
33
Tedino'S

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