CHIU QUON BAKERY & DIM SUM.

Chicago Health Dept

2253 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 4

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MIXERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS ON FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS ON FIRST FLOOR, BASEMENT AND WASHROOMS. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

FEB 25

2026

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

RODENT ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. A 1 INCH GAP OBSERVED UNDER THE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RODENT PROOF DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MIXERS IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF CABINETS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 8

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 7

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT THAT IS IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO FIX AND MAINTAIN ALL LEAKS.

MAY 31

2024

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT/PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ON THE 1ST FL IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE. 60 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL AND 1 LARGE BROWN ROACH ON THE FLOOR ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED PIC TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578179 DATED 07/03/2023 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -#49-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS. -#55-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. -#57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED

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JUL 3

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

JUN 23

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST IN THE VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

AUG 1

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD IN MILK CARTON ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE RACKS. WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS

JUL 22

2022

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-58 F. MANAGER DISCARDED: 20 POUNDS CUSTARD, 30 POUNDS OF BBQ PORK, 4 POUNDS HAM, 8 CASES OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 5 CREAM CHEESES, 1/2 POUND OF SHRIMP, 2 POUNDS OF SHREDDED CHEESE ($1270). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 1 WALK IN COOLER AND 1 2-DOOR COOLER WITH IN ADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERTURES OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN; OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT NEAR RICE STORAGE AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES NEAR RICE IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT AND KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED 7 LARGE FLIES IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREAS AND TO SERVICE AREAS AFFECTED BY ROACH AND FLY ACTIVITY. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD IN MILK CARTON ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD IS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS

MAR 21

2022

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL CLOTHS THAT ARE BEING AIR DRYED MUST BE HUNG IN A CLEAN SAFE MANNER. OBSERVED CLOTHS HUG ON HAND RAIL. MANAGER CORRECTED INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL IN USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN KNIFE HOLER FOR PROPER STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THAT WERE DISCOLORED AND HAND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE NEW. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 29

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED PASTRIES DISPLAY CASES WITHOUT SLIDING DOORS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SLIDING DOORS FOR PASTRY DISPLAY CASES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZERS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZERS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS.

DEC 21

2021

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK, EGGS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND FOOD STORAGE UNITS; ABOUT 24 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 56F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ABOUT 10 LBS OF BARBEQUE BEEF AT 53F, ABOUT 20 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 57F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF CUSTARD AT 52F AND ABOUT 12 PASTRIES AT 70F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED PASTRIES DISPLAY CASES WITHOUT SLIDING DOORS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SLIDING DOORS FOR PASTRY DISPLAY CASES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE FREEZERS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS.

AUG 21

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.

APR 11

2019

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH HOLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

APR 3

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED BAKED GOOD ITEMS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABEL; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL PACKAGED BAKED GOOD ITEMS MUST INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGEN INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MORE THAN 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN BY THE SUGAR AND FLOUR, IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS, IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH HOLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN SCREEN DOOR AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT ON THE PREP TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE ARE IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID AIR ESCAPING FROM UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FLOOR MIXERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

JAN 10

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN STORAGE SECTION OF BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

APR 11

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL DESSERT FOOD ITEMS IN FRONT 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AND DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF MIXERS IN REAR PREP/BAKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF FLOUR SPILLS IN REAR BAKING AREA AND ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER WITH HANDLE AWAY FROM ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

AUG 11

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT HAS NO COVER; PROVIDE A COVER FOR DRAIN.

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