DOUBLE HAPPINESS ENTERPRISES, INC..
1061 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 282026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
JAN 142026FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASH SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
NOTED SHRIMP INSIDE CONTAINER IN THE PREP SINK THAWING. MANAGER STATED THAT THE SHRIMP WAS DEFROSTING. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEFROSTING FOOD:- EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. PRODUCT TEMPERATURE WAS ADEQUATE AT THE TIME.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHES HANGING ON DOORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
OBSERVED CLOTH USED AS A LINER ON STORAGE POTS AND PANS RACK (BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE DINING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
FEB 152023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: RICE, FISH, PORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
FEB 82023FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: RICE, FISH, PORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT WILL ENSURE THE PERSON IN CHARGE IS MADE AWARE OF THEIR EMPLOYEE'S INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD BY THE LAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP A WRITTEN POLICY AND PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AND THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ROACHES AND REMOVE ALL BAIT STATIONS WITH DEAD ROACHES ATTACHED TO THEM, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN IT.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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APR 72022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A WORKING SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
JAN 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM
REPAIR CRACKED WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA, PROVIDED CEILING TILE.
GREASE ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 62021FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF KITCHEN: 6 DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE,8 DROPPINGS BETWEEN FOOD CANS UNDER THE SHELF BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 10 OR MORE ON SHELVES AT NORTH SITE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 7 DROPPINGS ON SHELF AT SOUTH END OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MICE DROPPINGS(OVER 50 DROPPINGS)WERE ABSORBED INSIDE STORAGE AREA IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM
REPAIR CRACKED WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA, PROVIDED CEILING TILE.
GREASE ON WALLS UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITCHEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
OCT 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER AT 45.7 F. COOLER WAS STILL NOT LESS THAN 41F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF REINPSECTION. TAG REMAINS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
OBSERVED VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2312078 DATED 9/11/19 NOT CORRECTED. PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO OBTAIN CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOLER AT 52F. NO TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOALTION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT UNDER WINDOWS NEED TO BE PAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD TABLETOP ON RIGHT HAND SINK WHEN YOU ENTER INTO KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED RACKS OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ENTER KITHCEN WITH RUSTY RACKS. RACKS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT # 2214085 DATED 9/10/18 NOT CORRECTED. PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102-14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
4-102.11(A)2 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
4-201.11 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
6-201.16 NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING THE CEILING WITH BROWNISH DISCOLORATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP.
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE CRAWL SPACE UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWAY AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PA 100-0367 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
AUG 282017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH BARE HANDS AND NO HAND WASHING COOKING,SERVING AND WIPING CUTTING BOARD,OPEN AND CLOSE REACH-IN COOLER,THAN GOING BACK TO WORKING STATION PICK UP FOOD(READY TO EAT):CUT GREEN ONIONS,AND CUT FRESH VEGETABLE FROM PREP COOLER TO CUSTOMER'S PLATE AND SERVE IT. NO FOOD GLOVES ON SITE. MANAGER/OWNER SEND WIFE TO BUY FOOD GLOVES. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD USE TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS,OR GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER/OWNER SEND WIFE TO BUY A GALLON OF CHLORINE /BLEACH FROM LOCAL STORE.OBSERVED DISHES AND POTS PRESENTLY WASHED AND STORED ON SHELVES DRIPPING NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
OBSERVED DIRTY NEWS PAPERS,CARD BOARDS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE
GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KNIVES ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD STORED AT KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID UTENSLIS, THAN STORE THEM AT KNIFE RACK.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
STAIN WALLS IN THE KITCHEN NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT DOOR OF THE STAFF WASHROOM BY THE REAR DOOR IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OCT 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609415 DATED 1/7/16. #45- NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN TWO DOORS COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER CLOSE TO THE PREP TABLE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING PRPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 72016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
WRAPPED COOKIES AND PASTRIES FOR SALE MUST BE LABEL WITH COMPANIES NAME,ADDRESS,NAME OF THE PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS,ADDITIVIES AND ALLERGEN.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION AND STOVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND BEHIND THE STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WALLS.
LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
SEP 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO DIRTY BOTTLES FILLED WITH WATER INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER STATED" THE TWO BOTTLE ARE HOLDING THE BASE OF ICE TRAY". THE EXTERIOR BOTTLES USED TO HOLD UP THE DISPENERS WERE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND REPAIR / REPLACE BASE OF THE ICE TRAY. NO TOXIC MATERIAL SHOULD BE USED TO REPAIR TRAY,ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY REMOVED THE BOTTLES AND DISCARDED THE REMAINING ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS UNDER THE CENTER PREP TABLE USED TO STORE VINEGARS, BOTTLES SAUCES, SUGAR, ETC. AND ALSO CARDBOARD LINERS IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS ONLY TO STORE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OF THE LINERS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE AND 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTER.
FEB 272014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
UNKNOWN SOURCE.FOUND 14 CONTAINERS WITH 7 EACH ROLLED UP WAFFLES INSIDE THE CONTAINERS, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY/SELLING CASE IN DINING AREA.INGREDIENT LABEL PROVIDED ON CONTAINERS,HOWEVER NO SOURCE INFORMATION PROVIDED.MANAGER STATED" WE MAKE HERE,THAN HE STATED MY NIECE MAKES THEM".LOCATION NOT GIVEN. FOOD IS TO OBTAINED FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TAGGED FOOD PRODUCTS WITH CONDEMNED TAG.NO WAFFLE MACHINE ON PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED GROUND PORK AT TEMP OF 97F TO 98.9F.SLICED COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 72.1F T0 73F STORED ON TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 3;VALUE $5. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND TWO DIRTY BOTTLES FILLED WITH WATER INSIDE THE ICE BIN WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGER STATED" THE TWO BOTTLE ARE HOLDING THE BASE OF ICE TRAY".BLACK PARTICLES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BIN WITH ICE CUBES. FOUND COOKED RICE NOODLES STORED INSIDE DIRTY, BROKEN , WITH HOLES PLASTIC CONTAINERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOUND UNCOVERED FOOD(SHRIMPS,TOFU ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT AND REPAIR / REPLACE BASE OF THE ICE TRAY. NO TOXIC MATERIAL SHOULD BE USED TO REPAIR TRAY,ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. FOOD MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED. PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED DIRTY,STAINED NEWS PAPER,CARDBOARDS STORED ON SHELVES,INSIDE THE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN CONTAINERS ARE USED TO STORE FOODS: RAW,COOKED AND DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINERS. COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERIES BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.
SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD BUILD-UP AND GRIMES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TABLES IN DINING AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE(BY THE SMALL STORAGE).PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY WIPING RAGS ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARDS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND KEEP CLEAN WIPING CLOTH INSIDE THE SAID BUCKET,BY THE PREP AREA TO MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION
JUL 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (EAST WALL). MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM WALL.
JUL 112013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIRCASE AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/18/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED PREMISES USING CARDBOARD ON SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (BY 3-COMPARTEMNT SINK). MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVES/PAINT SHELVES.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON SHELVES THOUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED ACCUMULAED FOOD/GREASE/DIRT ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN KITCHEN (EAST WALL), ONE MISSING CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND FOOD STAINS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT, PROVIDE CEILING TILE FOR SAID WASHROOM AND PAINT/CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN (BY COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
APR 182012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/25/12).
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL KITCHEN SHELVES, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL KITCHEN SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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