SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DIM SUM HOUSE, INC.

BEAT. 46/100

2610 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
86
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORFood 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.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

MAY 30
2024
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO WEAR AND HAVE EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. -WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE BOXES AND CLUTTER AREA NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PIC TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS ON VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

AUG 18
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR 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, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE, FLOOR MIXER AND CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

JUN 18
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP KIT NOR 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO LID ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NO DATE MARKINGS OBSERVED ON SOME RTE TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NO LABELS OBSERVED ON SOME PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS (DUMPLINGS) MADE ON SITE AND PLACED IN FREEZER FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PROPER LABELS AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR MIXER AND ROLLING CART IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES HAD AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A NEW FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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OCT 19
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS OF FOOD DEBRIS AT BOTTOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING IN BASEMENT AT EAST WALL.

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

ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE/PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

DEC 16
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.

DEC 9
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1946409 ON 7-12-16 NOT CORRECTED. (38)ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

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

REMOVE COBWEBS FROM WALL BEHIND WALK-IN FREEZER AT REAR.

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

PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE AT THE WALK IN COOLER TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR APPROPRIATE DRIP PAN. MAY NOT COLLECT WASTE WATER IN A BUCKET.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR PREP AREA,ON AND UNDER PREP TABLES AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT.

JUL 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.

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

SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 12
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVENTY OR MORE RODENT (MOUSE DROPPINGS) IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, IN THE REAR CORNER AREA OF REAR PREP AREA BY THE STOVE, UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR (RIGHT SIDE) AND AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR (LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DOORS).

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR MIXER IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK ON PREMISES. TWO PREP AREAS ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA FOR HANDWASHING WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HANDTOWELS.

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

SOME CLUTTER FOUND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

SEP 9
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NO DRAIN BOARD FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

CLUTTERED PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

SEP 30
2014
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

SEP 23
2014
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATIONS. 7-38-020.

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

RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 2-DOOR REAR FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT. TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 12
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL LOWER RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS AROUND STORAGE IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MUST ELEVATE ALL STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES ON SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED HIGH WEEDS INOUTSIDE REAR ON STAIRS TO GARBAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE.ALSO ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS,BROOMS),OFF FLOORS/INVERT.

FEB 3
2012
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT BASEMENT BEHIND WASHER MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT ALONG WALLS.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT SHELVING UNITS 1ST FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.(TOOLS,ETC.)

JUL 28
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 8
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED: FINDING OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, BETWEEN WIRES AT FLOOR AND TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS ON 1ST. FLOOR, UNDER DRY FOOD STROAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE DRY STORAGE RACKS, AROUND GREASE TRAP BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASE, PALLETS, EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. IN ADDITON, FOUND DECAYING MOUSE UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE DEAD MOUSE, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. CRITICAL 7-42-090 ISSUED. LICENSE SUSPENDED BY CDPH.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

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

REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS, SIDES OF TOILET, WINDOW LEDGE AT FRONT AREA, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SEAL OPENING AT WALL BEHIND BURNER, PROVIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVER AT WALL AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS, CLEAN WALLS IN TOILET ROOM, AROUND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS, AND AROUND PREP TABLES.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

JUN 30
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: INSIDE COMPRESSOR GRATES AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE AND SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK, ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, FOUND LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR SCREEN, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR PREPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS.

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

REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BURNER, OVEN, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/STORAGE RACKS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS. SEAL OPENING AT FLOOR IN REAR BASEMENT.

MINORPest Activity
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. SEAL OPENINGS AT BASEMENT NEXT TO STAIRCASE AND REAR BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED.

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

SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE LITTER AND LARGE WEEDS AROUND OUTSIDE BASEMENT DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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