Chicago
18
BEAT

Elaine Chop Suey

4512 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 · Back of the Yards · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
19
8 passed
Last Inspected
2022-06-15
Pass Rate
42%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2022-06-15)
Failed 5 inspections (2022, 2021, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 57 inspections
Other issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 57×
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Other critical 17×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition critical
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Food Temperature critical
2022-06-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN TH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITTING AND DIARRHEA; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/15/21 AS REQUIRED AS DESCRIBED: #47 MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. #49 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATI...

2021-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE & ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUSTY FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING LINERS & FAN GUARD COVER,WINDOW SILLS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIP...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.

2021-09-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE & ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF AT STEAM TABLE AND RUSTY FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING LINERS & FAN GUARD COVER,WINDOW SILLS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366382 3/26/20 NOT CORRECTED.#41 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. #57-FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAI...

minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 1 MALE CUSTOMERS IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT MASK THAT WAS SERVICED AND THEN LEFT PREMISES AND RETURNED WITH MASK ON AND ANOTHER MALE CUSTOMER SAT IN RESTAURANT AT BAR STOOLS IN WINDOW ON HIS PHONE FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES WITHOUT A MASK ON.I HAD ...

2020-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA OF ENCRUSTED DEBRIS AND AROUND MOP SINK ALSO UNDER SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2019-11-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE SUPPLIES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL PREP FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND FREEZER BURN INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NO IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT ON COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERTO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOTED CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213510, DATE 8-27-18. (57)Violation Codes:2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. (58...

2018-09-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC). FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF ...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF ICE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE: WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL TABLES, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A): FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP LINE, COOKING LINE, AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14(A)- HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION

2018-08-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Facility Condition

NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

2-401.12 - OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA EXPECTORATE (SPIT) IN OPEN BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTD MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE AND MOUT.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

2-301.14 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA EXPECTORATE (SPIT) IN OPEN BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND PROCEED TO PREPARE FOOD IN SAME AREA WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTD MANAGER THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA, CONNECTION TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOONS, ETC). FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHAL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 LARGE LIVE ROACH NOTED IN CARDBOARD STORAGE BOX AT FRONT PREP AREA. SMALL LIVE ROACH NOTED IN REAR BY HANDSINK. APPROX 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACH AND RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SA...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED FOR STORAGE AND CARDBOARD LINING ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE PROPER CONTAINERS THAT ARE CORROSION RESISTANT, NON ABSORBANT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. PLASTIC LINING NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF I...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) THE FOLLOWING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD RESIDUE: WOK STATION, ALL ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, ALL TABLES, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12(A): FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND PREP LINE, COOKING LINE, AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, RESIDUE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14(A)- HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

2017-06-13 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI USE FOOD EQUIPMENT(STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER, BOWL)AND UTENSILS(SERVING SPOON) IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UT...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNTILS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2016-12-13 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT HOT LIE. INSTRUCTED MAAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH LIGHT COLORED EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIALS MAY BE USED.

minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN REFRIGERATION SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

2016-03-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (EGGS,RICE,SHRIMP,CHICKEN,BEEF,GRAVY ETC.)ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OPENED FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT REAR UNDER SHELVING OF DEBRIS.

2015-04-16 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR ALONG WITH THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

2015-01-27 Pass Complaint
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE NAME AND DATE ON ITEMS SAME GOES FOR BULK STORGAE CONTAINER (NAME OF PRODUCT).

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE COUNTER TOP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION FOR PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

2014-11-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE BULK CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, INSSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THRU OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

2014-03-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELFS, NEED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS STORES IN REAR, HOOD/FILTER, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY. NEED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.

2014-01-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, NEED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR,HOOD/FILTERS, WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASY, NEED TO CLEAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.

2013-07-31 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-07-25 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

RICE IN LARGE CONTAINER UNWHOLESOME, LIVE ROACH NOTED IN SAME. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX. 50LBS, $25 VALUE.

critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON PREMISES. LIVE ADULT ROACH NOTED IN RICE, LIVE BABY ROACH NOTED IN REACH IN COOLER AT DOOR GASKET. DEAD ROACHES NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

2013-07-22 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2 DEGREES. WALK IN COOLER MUST BE AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS SHARED GARBAGE AREA. MALL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTANANCE AND CLEANING. AREA NOT CLEAN AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

CUSTOMERS MUST ACCESS PREP AREA TO USE BATHROOMS. NO UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE MAY ENTER PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT.

100
Mama Nena'S Shrimp House Inc
100
John Schaller
69
Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas
57
Birrieria Y Taqueria Arandas
34
R U Hungry?

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