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OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACCLE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. ALL GREASE MUST BE MAINTAINED INSIDE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BATHROOM TO PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO TOILET AND WASHBOWL SINK--MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER UPPER PORTION COOLER DOORS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER.

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BY WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) FLICKERING/BURNED OUT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1931497 DATED ON 05/24/16 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED-#30 MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL AT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND VARIOUS FOODS PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS/BULK CONTAINERS, #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WOK/FRYING STATION AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM PORTION TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD UP, #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD CRUMBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (01/31/17). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THIS TIME. DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW CHICKEN IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ABOVE RAW BEEF, RAW EGGS INSIDE A SMALL PAN SITTING ON TOP OF RAW VEGETABLES IN THE SMALL 2DR REFRIGERATOR AND ALSO FOUND AN OPEN CARTON OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE THE 2 SLIDING-DOOR COOLER ON TOP OF READY TO EAT EGG ROLLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW EGGS ON THE LOWEST SHELF NOT OVER ANY READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED ABOVE PRODUCTS ON THE LAST SHELF AT ALL ABOVE STATED LOCATIONS NOT ABOVE ANY FOODS. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL AT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS, COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND VARIOUS PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. ALSO MUST ALWAYS STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. FOUND VEGETABLES BEING STORED IN PLASTIC WHITE SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE WOK/FRYING STATION AT THE SIDES AND BOTTOM PORTION TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK-IN FREEZER FLOORS TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD CRUMBS.

MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF REACH IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, EXTERIOR OF ALL WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, REACH IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM-ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS, AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED: 01/16/2014 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, FROM REPORT NUMBER 1395517, 32 MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR TOP AND BOTTOM SHELVES OF REACH IN COOLER, EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, EXTERIOR OF ALL WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND BETTER MAINTAIN.

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, REACH IN COOLER, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM-ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS, AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER, RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 02/14/2013 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW, FROM REPORT NUMBER 1188516, 30 MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. 32 MUST RE CAULK SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER, ALL THE LID,HANDLE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS, ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS, UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, THE CART FOR THE RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR OF ALL WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND MAINTAIN. 34 HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT,UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,REACH IN COOLER,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM-ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS,AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. 35 MUST CLEAN THE WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, COOKING AREA, BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE WOK,BEHIND PREP TABLES,WALLS CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FROM WALK-IN COOLER, RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK,

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD REAR KITCHEN AREA,

MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,

MUST RESTRICT STORING ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY, MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP, NOT DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT COUNTER DOING THE CASHIER MACHINE,HANDLING MONEY AND STARTED TO PREPARE THE FOOD ,GETTING RICE ,SOUP, EGG ROLL, AND GETTING THE DIRTY TRAYS,WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS FIRST. EMPLOYEE DID THE SAME ROUTINE FOR 5 TIMES WHILE I WAS OBSERVING HER.(EXPOSED HAND SINK IS CLOSE TO HER BUT SHE NEVER WASH HER HANDS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAS TO WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER HANDLING MONEY, AFTER HANDLING DIRTY TRAYS, BEFORE PREPARING THE FOOD AND AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-010A.

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.(NOTED ONLY DATE ON THE CONTAINER BUT NO NAME OF THE PRODUCT).

MUST RE CAULK SPLASHGUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULLKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK AND ORANGE MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LID OF THE ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER,ALL THE LID,HANDLE AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS,ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS,UTENSILS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS, THE CART FOR THE RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR OF ALL WOK STATION AND INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND MAINTAIN.

HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE WOK STATION AND DEEP FYER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR THRU-OUT,UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS, UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,REACH IN COOLER,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, WASHROOM-ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNERS,AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES,NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS TRHU-OUT PREP AREA, COOKING AREA, BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE WOK,BEHIND PREP TABLES,WALLS CLOSE TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD -UP,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND ABOUT 5 LBS COOKED SHRIMPS AT 68.7F, 6 EGG ROLLS AT 54.5F AND ABOUT 2 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 61.3F, ABOVE FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$120. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521330, DATED 04-06-11; VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND MUST ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #32, MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN.., ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. #34, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS. #38, MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK. #41, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND 2 DOZ. EGGS RANGING FROM 65.9-70.1F AND ABOUT 8 LBS OF COOKED NOODLES AT 48.2F ON TOP OF PREP REACH IN COOLER. COOK STATED, "NOODLES COOKED YESTERDAY". INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$80. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005[A].

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND MUST ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF TWO PREP TABLES AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CARTS, STORAGE SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME SINK.

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED FOIL ON FRONT STEAM TABLE STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED CUTTING BOARDS PREP TABLES. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, DOOR SEALS,DOOR TRACKS , FRYER DOORS, AND WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYERS, WOK STATION REAR PREP, AND STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. OBSERVED SEVERSL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT, PREP, AND REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ALSO DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT CABINETS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.