FEB 6
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EAST ASIAN BISTRO.
YOUR CALL. 64/100
333 S STATE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2018 · passed
10 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
JAN 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 202017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND THE NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE THE SUMMARY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND A PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1770261 DATED 05/05/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 38-OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAY 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.APPROX 2-LB OF TOFU AT PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-48.9F.ALSO AT SUSHI COOLER FOUND 1/2 LB OF RAW YELLOW TAIL FISH-46F,2LBS RAW SALMON-47.6F, 1/2 LB OF RAW TUNA-50.4F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI AT APPOX COST OF $20.00/ 5LBS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR,LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
BOTHICE SCOOPS AT ICE MSCHINE AND WAIT SEVICE ICE STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST PROPERLY ICE STORE SCOOPS.
NOV 142014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 14
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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NOV 62014FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2014
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-13-14 REPORT #1453217 NOT CORRECTED. INSP#217 #38 HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 21
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AREA NEAR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. IN LADIES ROOM SINK ON THE RIGHT IS WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL AREA NEAR VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT BAR AREA WHERE DRINKS ARE MADE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. IN LADIES ROOM SINK ON THE RIGHT IS WITHOUT HOT WATER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER IN FRONT BAR AREA MUST BE REMOVED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 232013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER THAT HAVE BEEN COOKED, PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING, ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND COOKING/HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT/DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK. UNABLE TO ACCESS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN WAIT STATION IN EITHER A BIN OR IN ICE HANDLE UP.
MAY 152013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS AT THE SIDE OF THE STOVE NEXT TO THE OVEN. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF 1DR UPRIGHT MEAT FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS LOCATED UNDER ALL SEAT BOX CUSHIONS THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE RINSE SINK NEXT TO THE DIS MACHINE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE AN ICE RECEPTACLE FOR THE ICE SCOOPER AT THE ICE BIN LOCATED AT THE CASH REGISTER AREA AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 82012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM IT'S ORIGINAL PACKAGING, REPACKAGED OR PREPARED/COOKED IN WALK IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL FOIL/CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN SURFACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS, IN BASEMENT STORAGE, INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY IN WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA-REMOVE DUST/DIRT BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP. SINK FAUCET IN PREP AREA.
JAN 282011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVES.
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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINET UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.
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. CEILING TILES WITH DUST BUILD UP AROUND CEILING VENT AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA.
JUN 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. Walk in cooler door rubber gasket ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gasket.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Observed 2 burned out ceiling light bulbs above prep area. Must replace burned out bulbs.
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