Eng's Asian Cuisine

Chicago Health Dept

7300 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Dec 2022.

Last inspected Dec 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
25
VIOLATIONS
156
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2022

Inspection history

DEC 1
2022
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

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

4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON WALL UNDER COOKLINE (WOK STATION) NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL HOLES ARE COVERED AND CLOSED UP TO PREVENT HARBORAGE ACTIVITY. FACILITY MUST ALSO MAKE SURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT

Minor Sanitation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 28
2022
PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12: CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

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

4-101.19: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

OCT 20
2022
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN/SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS PROVIDED ON SITE. PROVIDED BLANK COPY TO MANAGEMENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHLROINE-BASED DISH MACHINE DISPENSES IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. A CHLORINE SOLUTION MUST MAINTAIN 50-200PPM. THE FACILITY CAN NOT USE THE DISH MACHINE AND MUST USE THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE/CRACK IN THE SANITIZER LINE. ON 10/21/22: CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IS NOW READING 100PPM ON SITE. THE FACILITY MAY NOW REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

PRE-COOKED SHRIMP TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 54.6F FOUND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INADEQUATELY HELD FOOD WAS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS AT A TOTAL COST OF $50.00 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

A PROBE FOOD THERMOMETER IS NOT AVAILABLE. FOOD THERMOMETERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 120 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FACILITY, ON SHELVES AND FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER AND ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND UNDER THE 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL MICE DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES, ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

THE EXTERIOR BACK EXIT SCREEN HAS APPROXIMATELY A HALF-INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. THE DOOR ALLOWS FOR PESTS. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BOWLS ARE USED AS A SCOOP WITHOUT A HANDLE FOR RICE, WHICH IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER CONTAINERS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

CUPS, BOWLS, AND UTENSILS ARE STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEXT TO THE HOT-HOLDING RICE COMPARTMENT AND NEXT TO THE SOUP STATION. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE ITEMS OUT OF STAGNANT WATER AND STORE ITEM ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE, RUNNING WATER, OR IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

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

CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, DISH AREA, 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND PREP-LINE AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, DURABLE, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF COOKLINE EQIUPMENT (IN BETWEEN UNITS) IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONLY ONE EMPLOYEE IS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFIED AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLER OR CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IF THEY DO NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE CURRENT CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 3/2/21. REPORT #2492311. #37.) 3-302.12: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. #47.) 4-102.11: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. #53.) 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. #55.) 6-201.11: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 2
2021
PASS 7 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR BULK FOOD (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 18
2021
FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR BULK FOOD (FLOUR AND SUGAR) IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE ON STOVETOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON WOMEN'S RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2370817 DATED 05/19/2020. VIOLATION #51 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. VIOLATION #58 BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

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MAY 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MISSING DISINFECTANT EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME IN THE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARE FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWENN USES.

Minor Sanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL DRY UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ONE EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

BOTH CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED /DISPLAYED ON SITE FROM REPORT #2256009, DATED 4/30/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED/DISPLAYED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

APR 30
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (POT STICKERS, NOODLES, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). MUST LABEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(SHOES, OLD CONTAINERS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUUTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL FOOD SANITAION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUL 11
2018
PASS · 0 violations
JUN 28
2018
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST DEGREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED TABLE USED TO CUT FRUIT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE MADE HAS DEEP PITS AND IS UNABLE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PROPERLY. MUST RESTORE SURFACE OF TABLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR OF LADIES ROOM BROKEN. REPAIR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD.

MAY 9
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

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

NOTED CEILING PANEL MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANEL.

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

NOTED HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN. NOTED STOPPERS AT 3- COMPARTMENT IN POOR SHAPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE STOPPERS

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROELY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP.

JUN 21
2016
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON FLOORS AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). ALSO, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE AND FRYER .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2016
FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT & COLD FOODS BEING STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48.7F TO 110.6F. 3 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $25 AT 110.6F; 10 LBS OF COOKED PASTA VALUED AT $10 AT 85.7F, AND 1 LBS OF SLICED FRUIT VALUED AT $5 AT 57.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Facility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP NEAR ON THE SOUTH WALL WITHOUT WORKING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND STAFF TO USE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOUT 10FT AWAY. TWO DAY NOTICE GIVEN TO RESTORE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, RETURNING 6/20/2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, LID COULD NOT CLOSE. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP IF NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON FLOORS AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. ALSO, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM FOIL AND GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER ON SOUTH WALL NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN (NOT EXCESSIVE). ALSO, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STOVE AND FRYER .INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHTS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS. ALSO, LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP HAVE UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENTILATION IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AREA ADJACENT TO THE SMOOTHIE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5
2015
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Above violation still remaining( Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MAY 29
2015
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found/oserved rear kitchen exit doors not rodent proofed, doors ha gaps on bottom, corners of doors, ranging from 1/2 inch, and 1/4 inch gaps.Citation issued7-038-020.Serious Violation.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no certified food mgr with city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing, serving, and hand handling potentially hazardous foods(chicken, rice, stir fry, beef dishes, cutting cooked chicken, etc..)at time of complaint inspection.citation Issued 7-38-012.Serious Violation.

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pallets, storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

OCT 7
2014
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS.

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

FOUND CEILING VENT COVERS NOT CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT WORKING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY WOK AREAS.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

MAY 2
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.)

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, WOK/DEEP FRYER AREAS, AND MOP SINK.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK AREAS AND BY DRY STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

APR 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 51.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 5 POUNDS PORK POT STICKER AT 47.5F, 5 POUNDS RAW SHRIMP AT 48.4F, 10 POUNDS SWEET SOUR CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP EGG ROLL AT 50.2F, AND 15 POUNDS CRAB RANGOON AT 51.6F. CRITICAL VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED. 45 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUE AT 150.O DOLLARS.

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, STARCH,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, WOK/DEEP FRYER AREAS, AND MOP SINK.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND WOK AREAS AND BY DRY STORAGE AREAS.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 25
2013
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 18
2013
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. MUST FIX. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSIL. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). THE SAID DISH WASHING MACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERVICE TECHNICIAN CAME ON SITE AND FIXED THE DISH MACHINE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE READING NOW AT 100PPM. HELD FOR INSPECTION HAS BEEN REMOVED.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1106460, DATE: 03-22-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DRY FOOD(SUGAR,FLOUR ETC). #31 - REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD(RAW AND COOKED)IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS #32 - PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC). ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. #34 - REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,KEEP FLOOR CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.CLEAN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS. #35 - REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. #38 - STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING ROOM. #40 - THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #42 - OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEES/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP SHELVES WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND 4 BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE,5 POUND EACH AT TEMP OF 46.7F; 46.9F; 48.4F AND 48.6F,PRODUCTS WERE STORED UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED PIECES OF CHICKEN STORED ON TOP THE ONE BURNER,UNIT WAS TURNED OFF,CHICKEN TEMPERATURE OF 70F AND 71.2F. FOUND COOKED CUBBED TOFU STORED INSIDE THE SOUTH SMALL COOLER AT TEMP OF 78.1F TO 82F. FOUND FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F.FOUND A COOKED WHOLE CHICKEN INSIDE A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG AT TEMP OF 65.7F,BOTH LAST TWO MENTION FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED: CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER HANDLING READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SUCH AS COOKING EQUIPMENT,PUT HAND THRU HIS HAIR,THEN OPENED REFRIGERATOR AND WITH BARE HAND GRABBED COOKED FOOD AND PUT IT IN THE BASKET INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER. ALSO REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.(EMPTY BOXES,BAGS OF ONIONS AND TOOLS STORED IN FRONT AND SIDES). FOOD WAS DISCARDED, INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING AND KEEP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)

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

LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO DRY FOOD(SUGAR,FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS,PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGSOR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE FOOD(RAW AND COOKED)IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

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

PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD FROM CONTAINERS(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC). ALSO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD.

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

SCRAPE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,BOTTOM PART,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,KEEP FLOOR CLEAN INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,SPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES AND CORNERS.CLEAN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,DEBRIS.

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

REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER IN DINING ROOM.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FEW EMPLOYEES/CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN

APR 26
2012
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Remains to be corrected by 7/17/12.

APR 17
2012
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GARBAGE DISPOSAL LID NOT RODENT PROOFED. RIGHT END CORNER WAS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO CALL THE COMPANY AND REPLACE THE LID. ALSO OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DRIPPING GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LID AND RIM OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN INVERTED.

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

RUSTED BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN COVER OF THE TOILET BOWL TANK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD AND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL BAGS OF CARROTS AND OTHER STOCKS 6"OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

WALLS BESIDE THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.MISSING DOOR OF THE ONE OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT COUNTER,(SMOTHEE AREA). MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR. MUST CLEAN THE SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASHCLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TABLES, PREP TABLE,FRONT COUNTER, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION(WATER AND BLEACH). ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. (NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE AND TOP OF THE SINK).

MAY 23
2011
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR,CORN STARCH IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO ALL FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE SMOOTHEE SECTION MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER BY THE COOK'S AREA AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR OF THE RICE COOKER NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLERS NEEDS CLEANING AND ORGANIZING.

Minor Sanitation
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. WALLS BY THE SMOOTHEE SECTION NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. FILTER AND THE HOODS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING,WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE RIPPED OFF SCREEN AT THE EXIT DOOR. MUST READJUST THE DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE EXIT DOOR.

FEB 18
2011
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining.

FEB 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING 100PPM FOR THE SANITIZER. READING IS ONLY 0PPM. MANAGER CALLED THE ECOLAB TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE. SANITIZING RINSE IS NOW 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INTERIOR PANEL WITH BROWNISH/BLACK WET SUBSTANCE ON THE TUBING WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL/TUBING AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL IT'S CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO BRIAN TURKALY 1 312 746 4240 TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE ICE MACHINE BY CDPH EMPLOYEE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH HEAVY GREASE ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR LID AND SIDES OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF HIS EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE GREASE CONTAINER. CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED BEFORE I FINISHED THE REPORT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT,DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER . ALSO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BIG BULK CONTAINER S WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, CORN MEAL IN THE STORAGE AREA.

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPER ON THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. RUSTED EXTERIOR AND LID OF THE GREASE BOX BY THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: ALL THE FOOD CARTS , THE SIDES OF THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER AND WOK, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, ALL BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLE, AND MOP SINK

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

ALL BOXES AND BUCKETS WITH FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

HOOD AND FILTER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SLOW DRAINING OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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