COZY NOODLES & RICE.

Chicago Health Dept

3456 N SHEFFIELD AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 9

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS A FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST USE WASHABLES CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593628 ON 04/29/2024. #16. OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 29

2024

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 2

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:8 STAINLESS CONTAINERS OF COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F(COOKED ON WEDNESDAY), 74.7F AND 78.8F(COOKED TODAY)NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED; COOKED DICED TOFU AT TEMP OF 53.1F STORED ON PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 20, VALUE 25.PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER WAS PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AFTER I FINISHED THE INSPECTION, THE MANAGER PROVIDED A WHITE THERMOMETER THAT WAS BROUGHT IN. AFTER HER REQUEST,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELD WITH DUST AND SPLATTERED FOOD IN PREP AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 8

2022

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 31

2022

FAIL 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DRIP PLATE IS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN FISH IS THAWING WHILE STILL WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). THE PACKAGE MUST BE OPENED OR MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP BEFORE THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP IN DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT WITHOUT A HANDLE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE CUP FROM THE CONTAINER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS RUSTED AND IS NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING WITH A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT, AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREP-LINE UNIT GASKETS ARE SOILED WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

GREASE WAS FOUND DRIPPING FROM THE COMPONENTS OF THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEMS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AND WAREWASHING AREAS, INCLUDING COMPONENTS SUCH AS HOODS, FANS, GUARDS, AND DUCTING, SHALL BE DESIGNED TO PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION FROM DRAINING OR DRIPPING ONTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINEN, AND SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOUND ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED AND VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED DATE BACK TO 12/16/21. REPORT #: 2545761 49: 4-602.13 WE MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. 55: 2-102.13 NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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DEC 16

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR METAL WALLS OF THE BASEMENT MEAT BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH CUTS AND OPEN HOLES EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE BASEMENT STAIRWELL. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR SEVERAL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

DEC 9

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- CHICKEN AT 53.4 F, BEAN SPROUTS AT 53.2 F AND TOFU AT 53.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F, FOUND CHICKE, BEAN SPROUTS, ETC. INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

OCT 7

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

SEP 27

2019

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

WE OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND AT WHITE PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED UNDER THE WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE RELOCATED OR ENCASE SAID PIPE

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COUNTER AND HANDWASHING SINK,AT FRONT PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WATER BETWEEN COUNTER TOP TILES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.WAITRESS/COFFEE AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA .UNIT WAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPES AND BROKE AGAIN. MUST REPLACE SAID LIDS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED FOODS AND DEBRIS ON RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.ALSO REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA,

AUG 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLER WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 29

2018

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 27

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 10

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE HANDLE ON THE FRONT DINING ROOM COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE BIN IN THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED AS FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND THE ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE ON TOP OF THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE HOLSTER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO AVOID INDIRECTED HAND CONTACT WITH (ICE) READY TO EAT FOODS.

OCT 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP REACH IN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES/VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES, VENTILATION COVER AND LIGHTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

AUG 21

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DURING INSPECTION REMOVING RAW CHICKEN FROM METAL PREP TABLE, WIPE DOWN TABLE WITH SPONGE THEN PROCEED TO WIPE CLEAN FOOD PREP AREAS WITH SAME SPONGE. THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AFTER TOUCHING CHICKEN AND CHICKEN CONTAMINATED SPONGE AND ENTER THE COOKS LINE. WHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HIS HANDS, HE PROCEEDED TO WASH HIS HANDS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES WERE BEING IMPROPERLY WASHED.MEANWHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS OBSERVED WASHING THREE, RAW CHICKEN CONTAMINATED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE UTILITY MOP SINK. DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED MEANS OF CONTAMINATION WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE WASHING PANS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. ONLY THE WASH SINK WAS FILLED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIRTY POT BEING STORED INSIDE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND REMOVED POT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-22-10 NOT CORRCTED. #30-OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.#32- REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.#34-REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK NUT STORAGE MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WOKS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS LINE. MUST NOT STORE POTS/PANS DIRTY OR ON FLOORS. APPROXIMATELY TWO DOZEN DIRTY, USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST STORE ALL CONTAINERS, NEW OR USED, CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS. DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKS WOK LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LEVEL WITH STANDING WATER IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LEVEL THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STANDUP COOLER. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.

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