SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EUROASIA RESTAURANT.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

351 W OAK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 6, 2023 · passed

2 of 5 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
33
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 6
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR RESTROOM AND IN FRONT OF REGISTER. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13: OBSERVED CRACKED CAULK BEHIND THE HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK ON HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL.

MAR 28
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY SEASONING CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA. ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED CAULK BEHIND THE HAND SINK FIXTURES IN THE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK ON HANDSINK ADJACENT TO WALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE ITEMS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED. DATED FROM 2/4/22, REPORT#: 2549436. #36) 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 4-204.11: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #57) 2-102.13: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED 2 TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED ONE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTING INFORMING CUSTOMERS OF VACCINATION MANDATE. LEFT SIGNAGE AND INSTRUCTED TO POST AT ENTRANCE AND IN FACILITY.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO LIST OF WHICH EMPLOYEES ARE VACCINATED AND WHICH ARE TESTING WEEKLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE AND 2 CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING MASKS WHILE MOVING ABOUT RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS MUST WEAR MASKS WHEN NOT ACTIVELY EATING OR DRINKING. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 13
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN 1-COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, REACH-IN PREP COOLER IS LEAKY AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2021
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES, HAVE THEM SIGN, AND KEEP IT ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD FOODS STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, RAW BEEF, 52F, SOUR CREAM, 51F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS CLOD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $33

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT COOKED RICE STORED IN COOLER WITHOUT DATE MARKINGS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED AND STORED IN COOLER OVERNIGHT. FOOD CAN BE KEPT FOR 7 DAYS, AFTER THAT DISCARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE HOT & COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING boards IN PREP AREA, IN NEED OF REPLACING. DARK STAINS & DEEP GROOVES PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEEP FREEZER IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN IN 1-COMP SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, REACH-IN PREP COOLER IS LEAKY AT THE BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR & WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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