APR 10
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ELAINE CHOP SUEY INC.
EAT. 87/100
4638 S DAMEN AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 10, 2013 · passed
7 of 8 inspections passed, with 1 critical violation on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
7 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, WOKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND STOVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAK AT CEILING IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AIR VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
APR 32013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2013
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, STOVE TOPS, WOKS, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND STOVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LEAK AT CEILING IN BATHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AIR VENTS IN PREP AND DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. LIVE ROACH (1) NOTED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND DEAD ROACHES NOTED UNDER FRYERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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 EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,THEROMETERS IN COOLERS,SHELVES IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
JAN 52012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 5
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN,THEROMETERS IN COOLERS,SHELVES IN COOLERS.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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AUG 172011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 17
2011
PASSED
3 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.REPAIR RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR BEHIND DRY STORAGE AND IN WASHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.
FEB 102011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE EGG ROLLS IN COOLERS,AND MEATS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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 EXTRA LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PAN TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3- COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE.
SEP 102010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS & FREEZERS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT EXTERIOR OF LARGE DEEP FREEZER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIOR OF OVEN, CAN OPENER BASE ON PREP TABLE, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING REAR HALLWAY AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LOWER SECTION OF WALL & FLOOR BEHIND SMALL TABLE WHERE LARGE RICE COOKER SITS, AND ATTACH LOOSE WALL COVE IN SAME AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE IN WASHROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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