CHOPSTICK EXPRESS.
3237 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 262026FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/23/2025, REPORT #2625868. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS. #55 NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE], AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS. #55--NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 232025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN COOLING IN DIRTY CARBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PRODUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AJAR REAR EXIT DOOR. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD SAEF CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED BETWEEN USE AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDS PROPER COOLING RACKS AND TRAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKSLINE EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS
NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE] AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS
NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND
JAN 232025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOON AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP SLIGHTLY TORN AT REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/2024, REPORT #2594665. #47-OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS, BUCKETS AND CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS. #55-6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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MAY 152024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
4-202.16--OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS.
MAR 82024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292023PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAIANTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
MAR 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKINGS. FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF PREPARED EGG ROLLS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF PREPARED EGGROLLS DISPOSED VALUE OF 100 DOLLARS.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(FLOUR,SUGARETC.), WALLS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, AND WOK STATIONS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
MAR 102021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
2-102.13-- ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 32021FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE VOMIT KIT SUPPLIES.MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
OBSERVED APPROX:30 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY/STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS FULL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEANING SCHEDUAL ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDUAL VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLASTIC COATING IN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO MAKE IT RUST RESISTANT
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING LEADING INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE TWO COMPATMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTE MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE TO TAKE THE CLASS. VIOLATION PF NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 242017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.---------MUST REMOVE CORRUGATED LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
OCT 192016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF AND GRAVY, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES,
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
STAINED/CHIPPED CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 152016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HOT WATER RUNNING COLD READING (57'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 55 MINUTES HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (100'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, IT DRAINS ON TO FLOOR, PIPES IN POOR REPAIR, AND THREE SINK GREASE TRAP SMELLY, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN, STRONG ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER SINK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/14/2015, REPORT #1532893, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
APR 142015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 52014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage ares under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area room, shall be provided.
APR 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 142014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1395292 ISSUED ON 01-07-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED. #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. #35 - MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #36 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR. #41 - CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILE OR LEVEL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 72014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR.
CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
APR 42013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler need cleaning(detailed).
NOV 282012FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F.
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK IN REAR ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.
NOV 282012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.----------NOTED WALLS BEHIND (2 COMPARTMENT SINK) MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR ROOM. MUST BE REPAIRED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK IN REAR ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.
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