SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHOP SUEY KING.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

3135 N CICERO AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · passed

18 of 25 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
18 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
139
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 29
2025
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600863 DATED 08/28/2024 NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #39. OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM. 49. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 28
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED POTS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTFAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLLASPED AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM, AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 28
2023
PASSED
0 violations
APR 21
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE DISH RACK IS LOCATED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567107 ON 11/15/22 NOT CORRECTED: 49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES). 55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 57 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. 58 - OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 15
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAPS IN CEILING IN TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS IN CEILING AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREG TO RENEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPHS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGY AWARENESS TRAINING.

DEC 15
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINGAGE AT WASHBOWLS LOCATED IN BOTH BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

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

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREEN STAIN ON TILES IN STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO CASH REGISTER AND BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CONDENSER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FEB 6
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 30
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. MISSING DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2282250 DATED 4/19/19. #49,4.602.13, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. #55, 6-201.11-FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #55,6-501.12-ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.#55, 6-501.114- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -

CRITICALOther
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. - -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN. FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - -

CRITICALOther
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. - -

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HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED,POOR HYGYENIC PRACTICES;FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS.OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING AND CUTTING RAW MEAT AND WIPED HANDS ON DIRTY APRON THEN WENT TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT BROCCOLI.ANOTHER FOOD EMPLOYEE USING ONE PLASTIC GLOVE ONLY ON ONE HAND AND NOT WASHING HANDS BEFORE OR AFTER USING THE GLOVE PREPARING FRUIT SMOOTHIES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS AFTER ANY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXISTING KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO BE OBSTRUCTED BY DRAIN BOARD OF THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.HAND WASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP AND WALK-IN- COOLER(S).OBSERVED CRAB RANGOON MIX AT 44.1 F, BEEF AT 47.1 F-49.0 F,CHICKEN AT 45.9 F,BEAN SPROUTS AT 50.0 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EGG ROLLS,CHICKEN,RIBS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND TO MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PREMISES DAMAGED BROKEN DOOR AND LARGE GAP OPENING ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER 3"INCH GAP MODE OF PEST ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK LOCATION DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT AND REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO WORKING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

DEC 26
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE TWO PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST,AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK ALONG THE FRONT COUNTER. CAULK WORN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1976001 DATED 11/25/16. #31-Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER REMOVED THE BOWL AND SCOOP INSIDE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PROVIDED CONTAINERS FOR THE SCOOP DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT)OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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

RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYER AND THE WOK. (CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL TUBES CONNECTING TO THE HOOD AND COOKING EQUIPMENT(WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP), ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE FRONT COUNTER, ALL DRY FOOD SHELVINGS,ALL THE SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS AND ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD.

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

CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA, UNDER THE AND BEHIND THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYER, WOK AND STOVE),3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD/FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found bowl used as a scoop for flour resting inside container in food. Must remove. All utensils must be stored outside bulk food items, in a separate, clean container, or scope with handles (outside of food) may be used. Must maintain same.

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

Found excessive dirt build up and rust on grease trap, under 3 compartment sink. Must detail clean, remove rust or paint. Must maintain same.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found employee restroom without proper ventilation. Instructed must leave window open to allow proper air flow. (Screen must be maintained.) Must maintain same.

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

Found several items stored directly on the floor in walk in cooler, and in rear dry storage area. Must elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain.

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED CHICKEN EGGROLLS STORED IN FRONT COOLER WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE FREEZER IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT LOWER SIDE OF WOK COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT AND VENT COVVER OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHEILD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER

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

OBSERVED STAINS AND DIRT ON SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPEN HOLE IN CEILING NEAR PIPPING IN REAR OF KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD, HANGING FROM LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM NOT WORKING DUE TO DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SPOON STORED IN SAUCE IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL UTENSILS MUST BE STORED SEPERATELY IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LID OF THE LARGE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED WITH CRACKED, MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL AND NO EXPOSED INSULATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 11
2015
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE BOWL COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON SHELVING ON COOKS LINE AT 101.8F. 1 1/2 LBS COVERED, COOKED BEEF ON OTHER KITCHEN SHELVING AT 76.6F. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT 140F OR ABOVE OR PROPERLY COOLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS IN KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF UNCOVERED COOKED EGG ROLLS IN TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RAW SHRIMP STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER COOKED/PREPARED FOODS AND UNCOVERED RAW FRESH VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNDER COOKED, READY TO EAT AND FRESH VEGETABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED/RODENT OR INSECT PROOF. FOUND SCREEN DOOR ON OPEN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR WITH A 2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR THAT LEADS TO AN OPEN, UNSCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING,ON ALL SIDES,SCREEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE ALLEY OR CLOSE ALL EXIT DOORS. ALSO NOTED SCREENED WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH OPEN 2 TO 3 INCH GAPS ON ALL SIDES. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING WINDOW SCREEN. DEAD MOUSE NOTED IN TRAP ON FRONT SHELVING IN CASHIER STATION AREA. MUST REMOVE DEAD MOUSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11-10-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30-COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.#31-NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINER.#32-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA THROUGHOUT.#41- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN BETWEEN WALLS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

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

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL BOX FREEZER WITH BLACK MOLD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR CLEAN DISH STORAGE AND ON METAL RACK COOKS LINE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL GREASE OR REPLACE. MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR PREPARED, CUT VEGETABLES ON COOKS LINE OR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. READY TO EAT OR PREPARED VEGETABLES MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINER. LID OF THE LARGE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED WITH CRACKED, MISSING PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE RICE COOKER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE WOK LINE WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT COOKS PREP AREAS, DISH AREA, EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN/REPAINT. OPEN CREVICES IN WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG METAL WALL COVERING. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE FLOOR AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AREA AND FRONT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NOV 10
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE WHEN PRODUCT IS HELD OVER 24 HOURS.

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

NO GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR TILES INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RACKS INSIDE PREP COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS, PREP SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS FOR RICE, SALT,SUGAR ETC., EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RICE COOKER, ELECTRICAL CONDUITS AND PIPES WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

MINORSanitation
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 PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

DEC 4
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD IN FREEZERS, WALK IN COOLER ARE NOT DATED AND LABELED, NOR IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS. MUST DATE AND LABLE FOOD AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAG FOR STORAGE.

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

FREEZERS ARE OVERLY FROSTY. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN. RAW WOODEN PALLET ON FLOOR. MUST SEAL PALLET.

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

WALL AND COVE UNDER HAND SINK, IN PREP AREA , HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL.

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

VENT IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.G AND MREASE TRAP COVER IS RUSTY AND HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DEGREASE AND SEAL.

MAR 5
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD PRODUCTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS.

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

BACKSPLASH BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (METAL) NEED TO BE SEALED AROUND CORNER.

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

VENT COVER IN WALK IN COOLER HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST CLEAN.

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

SODA POP STORAGE ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER HAVE BOXES ON FLOOR. FRONT STORAGE ARE HAVE CLUTTER . BOXES MUST BE REMOVE OFF FLOOR AND CLUTTER MUST BE ORGANIZED.

MAR 14
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area, storage areas shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, and cooler shelving(reach in cooler) need cleaning(detailed).

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

Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler, shall be replaced.

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, peeling paint in kitchen bathroom shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, bathroom not clean need cleaning.

SEP 12
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE REPLACED

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. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINK NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. WALLS ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED AND SEAL CORNERS;CEILING HOLES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED

APR 25
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP AT THE EXIT DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; ATTACHED ELECTRICAL MOTOR OF THE COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES PREP COOLER BECOMING RUSTY MUST REPLACE SHELVES

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. PEELING PAINT UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPAINTED; UNCLEAN BASEWALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; (3)2 INCH HOLES IN FRONT CEILING MUST BE SEALED

OCT 7
2010
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Prep tables, prep counters, coolers, fan covers, storage shelves, can opener, cooking equipment, light covers and storage containers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment, storage area and basement not cleaned. Rear storage room noted 2 mice droppings. Instructed to remove all stock and supplies off floor and detail clean. Stock in rear stored on floor. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

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

Walls in basement and ceiling in dining area not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal all walls and replace any damaged ceiling tile through-out.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation not provided in employees toilet room. Instructed to install exhaust fan to vent out.

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