JUN 15
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ELAINE CHOP SUEY.
BEAT. 18/100
4512 S DAMEN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 15, 2022 · passed
Failed 5 of 19 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
111
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN TH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 32022FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR CONDITION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 STATION, STEAM TABLE, WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING LINERS, FAN GUARD COVER, WINDOW SILLS AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. #55 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER WOK STATION AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MANTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
SEP 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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.
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.
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
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.
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 EQUIPMENT.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.
SEP 152021FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 15
2021
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3 & 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
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.
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)
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALLS.
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.
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 TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.#58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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 TOLD EMPLOYEE BUT NOTHING WAS SAID TO THE CUSTOMER .HE LEFT ONCE ORDER WAS READY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 262020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHEN NOT IN USE IN CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.
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NOV 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE PRODUCTS NAMES.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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)Violation Codes:2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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 MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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 OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, BLENDER STATION, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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
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
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.
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
AUG 272018FAILED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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 CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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).
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 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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 SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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 MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
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 OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER, BLENDER STATION, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND CAN OPENER HOLDER. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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
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
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.
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.
JUN 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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.
DEC 132016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 13
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
WALK IN REFRIGERATION SHELVING NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
MAR 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
* 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 BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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.
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JAN 272015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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.
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.
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.
NOV 72014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 7
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAR 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELFS, NEED TO REMOVE.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMP. SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 32014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 3
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELVES, NEED TO REMOVE.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 252013FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2013
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 222013FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2013
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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